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Gaming The System - The Feminist Gaming Podcast

316 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days 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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Episodes

63 - Games From Ages Past

March 24, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Homo sapiens have been playing games for 1000s of year. Join us on a journey through time, from the olympics all the way to Elden Ring.

63 - Games From Ages Past

March 24, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Homo sapiens have been playing games for 1000s of year. Join us on a journey through time, from the olympics all the way to Elden Ring.

62 - Video Game Accessibility Awards 2022 Commentary

March 17, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Alex and Matt share their thoughts on the awesome Video Game Accessibility Awards 2021 ceremony. The awards show celebrates the brilliance of game developers who are prioritizing and expanding accessibility in video games  The ceremony is hosted by Alanah Pearce and Steven Spohn, but keep your eyes peeled for the legendary guests like JackSepticEye and Ryan Reynolds.  You can enjoy the ceremony itself on the link below: https://youtu.be/w0EchHEvB_s ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming Th...

Video Game Accessibility Awards 2021 Commentary - Deep Dive

March 17, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Alex and Matt share their thoughts on the awesome Video Game Accessibility Awards 2021 ceremony. The awards show celebrates the brilliance of game developers who are prioritizing and expanding accessibility in video games  The ceremony is hosted by Alanah Pearce and Steven Spohn, but keep your eyes peeled for the legendary guests like JackSepticEye and Ryan Reynolds.  You can enjoy the ceremony itself on the link below: https://youtu.be/w0EchHEvB_s ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming Th...

The Horizon Franchise- Deep Dive Part 1

March 15, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Matt, Jem and Alex are all voraciously powering their way through the Horizon franchise and they have many, many thoughts to share. What is Christopher Nolan Syndrome and how do Guerilla Studios measure up on the FemPat Index? ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the links below! ----- https://open.spotify.com/show/43RqU6Iesnl20fsUQvT35b?si=603f6b4b2c4f46bd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_LL4mDSpHXmwXj-gxv1b0Q/featured #feminism #feminist #patriarchy #sexism #equ...

61 - The Horizon Franchise Deep Dive I

March 15, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Matt, Jem and Alex are all voraciously powering their way through the Horizon franchise and they have many, many thoughts to share. What is Christopher Nolan Syndrome and how do Guerilla Studios measure up on the FemPat Index? ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the links below! ----- https://open.spotify.com/show/43RqU6Iesnl20fsUQvT35b?si=603f6b4b2c4f46bd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_LL4mDSpHXmwXj-gxv1b0Q/featured #feminism #feminist #patriarchy #sexism #equ...

60 - Gaming Narratives w/ guest Athena Stevens

March 10, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

GTS is very excited to have writer, performer and director Athena Stevens with us tonight to talk about the role of narratives in gaming and how it allows for our intersectional stories to be told.

Gaming Narratives w/ guest Athena Stevens (S02E05)

March 10, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

GTS is very excited to have writer, performer and director Athena Stevens with us tonight to talk about the role of narratives in gaming and how it allows for our intersectional stories to be told.

59 - We Love Animal Crossing Deep Dive - Part 2

March 01, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Spend a nice calm sojourn with Jem and Caroline in Animal Crossing heaven.

We Love Animal Crossing - Deep Dive Part 2

March 01, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Spend a nice calm sojourn with Jem and Caroline in Animal Crossing heaven.

58 - Gaming To Learn

February 24, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Students, take your seats, welcome to the GTS University. Today we talk about gaming's role in education and education's role in gaming. ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the links below! ----- https://open.spotify.com/show/43RqU6Iesnl20fsUQvT35b?si=603f6b4b2c4f46bd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_LL4mDSpHXmwXj-gxv1b0Q/featured #feminism #feminist #patriarchy #sexism #equality #intersectional #diversity #misogyny #thesystem #gaming #computergames #play #videova...

Gaming To Learn (S02E04)

February 24, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Students, take your seats, welcome to the GTS University. Today we talk about gaming's role in education and education's role in gaming. ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the links below! ----- https://open.spotify.com/show/43RqU6Iesnl20fsUQvT35b?si=603f6b4b2c4f46bd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_LL4mDSpHXmwXj-gxv1b0Q/featured #feminism #feminist #patriarchy #sexism #equality #intersectional #diversity #misogyny #thesystem #gaming #computergames #play #videova...

58 - Gaming To Learn

February 24, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Students, take your seats, welcome to the GTS University. Today we talk about gaming's role in education and education's role in gaming. ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the links below! ----- https://open.spotify.com/show/43RqU6Iesnl20fsUQvT35b?si=603f6b4b2c4f46bd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_LL4mDSpHXmwXj-gxv1b0Q/featured #feminism #feminist #patriarchy #sexism #equality #intersectional #diversity #misogyny #thesystem #gaming #computergames #play #videova...

We Love Animal Crossing - Deep Dive Part 1

February 08, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Caroline and Jem languish in their beloved Animal Crossing.

57 - We Love Animal Crossing - Part 1

February 08, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Caroline and Jem languish in their beloved Animal Crossing.

We Love Animal Crossing - Deep Dive

February 08, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Caroline and Jem languish in their beloved Animal Crossing.

56 - Library Labyrinth - The New Feminist Boardgame w/ guests Mill & Jess

February 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

We're very excited to be part of the launch of Library Labyrinth, a boardgame about a haunted library where heroines from history and fiction must battle the terrors that have escaped from the books. We are joined by two of the developers,  Mill and Jess, to explore the game.

Library Labyrinth - The New Feminist Boardgame w/ guests Mill & Jess (S02E03)

February 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

We're very excited to be part of the launch of Library Labyrinth, a boardgame about a haunted library where heroines from history and fiction must battle the terrors that have escaped from the books. We are joined by two of the developers,  Mill and Jess, to explore the game.

55 - What Remains Of Edith Finch?

January 25, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Join Alex and Jem for a Deep Dive into What Remains Of Edith Fich.

What Remains Of Edith Finch? - Deep Dive

January 25, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Join Alex and Jem for a Deep Dive into What Remains Of Edith Fich.

54 - Women In War Games

January 20, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Trigger warning for this one. War has always been a man's game, but the impact on women and their stories are rarely examined in games.

Women In War Games (S02E02)

January 20, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Trigger warning for this one. War has always been a man's game, but the impact on women and their stories are rarely examined in games.

53 - Gaming Reasons To Be Hopeful in 2022

January 11, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

2021 was a rough year, but we are optimistic intersectional feminist gamers and we are very excited for the games 2022 has in store for us.

Gaming Reasons To Be Hopeful in 2022 - Bonus Round

January 11, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

2021 was a rough year, but we are optimistic intersectional feminist gamers and we are very excited for the games 2022 has in store for us.

WepStock Festival (S0201)

January 06, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

We're back for another year of feminist gaming! This episode was recorded live at the Women's Equality Party WepStock Festival 2021.

52 - WepStock Festival

January 06, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

We're back for another year of feminist gaming! This episode was recorded live at the Women's Equality Party WepStock Festival 2021.

51 - Sleighing The System

December 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Join GTS for our festive special where we talk all things naughty and nice in games.

Sleighing The System (S01E24)

December 16, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Join GTS for our festive special where we talk all things naughty and nice in games.

Top 3 Assassin's Creed Protagonists- Deep Dive

December 07, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

This week, Alex and Matt give a rundown of their favourite protagonists from the Assassin's Creed Series.

50 - Best Assassin's Creed Protagonists

December 07, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

This week, Alex and Matt give a rundown of their favourite protagonists from the Assassin's Creed Series.

49 - Not Bored Games - Part 2

December 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Join us again as we dive into the world of non computer based games once again.  DnD, cards, shuffle board - nothing is off limits.

Not Bored Games Part 2 (S01E23)

December 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Join us again as we dive into the world of non computer based games once again.  DnD, cards, shuffle board - nothing is off limits.

49 - Not Bored Games - Part 2

December 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Join us again as we dive into the world of non computer based games once again.  DnD, cards, shuffle board - nothing is off limits.

48 - Best Assassin's Creed Games

November 23, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Alex and Matt finally answer the pressing question of our favourite Assassin's Creed Games.

The Top 3 Assassin's Creed Games - Deep Dive

November 23, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Alex and Matt finally answer the pressing question of our favourite Assassin's Creed Games.

47 - Intersectional Feminism in Gaming w/ guest Kanndiss Riley

November 18, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

This week we welcome the inimitable Kanndiss Riley to talk about intersectional feminism in gaming. Kanndiss is the chair of the LGBTQI+ caucus of the womens equality party.

Intersectional Feminism in Gaming (S01E22)

November 18, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

This week we welcome the inimitable Kanndiss Riley to talk about intersectional feminism in gaming. Kanndiss is the chair of the LGBTQI+ caucus of the womens equality party.

Intersectional Feminism in Gaming w/ guest Kanndiss Riley (S01E22)

November 18, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

This week we welcome the inimitable Kanndiss Riley to talk about intersectional feminism in gaming. Kanndiss is the chair of the LGBTQI+ caucus of the womens equality party.

46 -Resident Evil: Village Deep Dive - Part 2

November 09, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Jem and Matt compare notes on the latest gruesome instalment in the Resident Evil franchise. Lady D and her Vampires, faceless protagonists and insane biceps will all be discussed and torn apart.

Resident Evil: Village - Deep Dive Part 2

November 09, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Jem and Matt compare notes on the latest gruesome instalment in the Resident Evil franchise. Lady D and her Vampires, faceless protagonists and insane biceps will all be discussed and torn apart.

45 - Gender and Horror Games

November 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

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/m/9741369/posts ----- Halloween might be over, but we've granted it a slight extension as tonight in our Live Show we will be discussing gender in horror games. We will be asking if female characters get a raw deal and whether horror games promote toxic masculinity. We will also be exploring just exactly what Dadden...

Gender and Horror Games (S01E21)

November 04, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Halloween might be over, but we've granted it a slight extension as tonight in our Live Show we will be discussing gender in horror games. We will be asking if female characters get a raw deal and whether horror games promote toxic masculinity. We will also be exploring just exactly what Daddening is and why it matters to feminist gamers. Join us for all this and more!

44 - Resident Evil: Village Deep Dive - Part 1

October 26, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Jem and Matt compare notes on the latest gruesome instalment in the Resident Evil franchise. Lady D and her Vampires, faceless protagonists and insane biceps will all be discussed and torn apart.

Resident Evil: Village - Deep Dive Part 1

October 26, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Jem and Matt compare notes on the latest gruesome instalment in the Resident Evil franchise. Lady D and her Vampires, faceless protagonists and insane biceps will all be discussed and torn apart.

Arcade and Pub Games (S01E20)

October 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

How do Time Crises and Daytona have anything to do with feminism? A lot it turns out. Pub games bring up lots of pertinent feminist topics like harassment and groping. A contentitious episode but with plenty of fun as well.

43 - Arcade and Pub Games

October 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

How do Time Crises and Daytona have anything to do with feminism? A lot it turns out. Pub games bring up lots of pertinent feminist topics like harassment and groping. A contentitious episode but with plenty of fun as well.

42 - Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Deep Dive - Part 2

October 14, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Let's go a Viking with alex and matt as they discuss the latest epic in the Assassin's Creed series.

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Part 2 with Alex and Matt - Deep Dive

October 14, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Let's go a Viking with alex and matt as they discuss the latest epic in the Assassin's Creed series.

41 - Challenging the Status Quo

October 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Gaming touches the lives of billions of people. Such a wide impact presents the opportunity to influence society. We'll discuss the past, present and future of this impact and how it can move the needle towards a bold egalitarian society.

Challenging the Status Quo (S01E19)

October 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Gaming touches the lives of billions of people. Such a wide impact presents the opportunity to influence society. We'll discuss the past, present and future of this impact and how it can move the needle towards a bold egalitarian society.

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