Not Your Mama's Gamer
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsNYMGamer’s podcast hosts and guests past and present include scholars, writers, and professionals from a variety of industries, but the focus is always the same: unpacking games from a feminist perspective, and having a good time while we’re at it.
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Episodes
Episode 249: Good Things to Come: Looking Forward to Games in 2024
January 30, 2024 22:34 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week we talk about the games that we are most looking forward to in 2024...maybe. What We're Playing Ship of Fools Disney Speedstorm Board Games (Sherlock Holmes, Avatar: Crosswords of Destiny, RISK: Medieval Europe) Return from Core* PalWorld What We're Reading Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Star Wars Thrawn What We're Drinking Pineapple Monster Ultra Sprite Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout *Code received for streaming and review purposes
Napping Unapologetically and Our Favorite Games of 2023
January 05, 2024 17:16 - 1 hour - 156 MBThis week we are talking about our favorite games of 2023 as we look forward to 2024. What We're Playing Dead by Daylight Baldur's Gate 3 Palia Born of Bread* Bilkin's Folly* Call of Duty* *Code Received for streaming and review purposes What We're Reading Avatar Comics The Legacy of Yangchen by F.C. Yee Thrawn by Timothy Zahn The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon What We're Drinking Modern Times Coffee Roasty Stout Grapefruit Radler
Starfield: Now With More Cubes!
October 11, 2023 22:08 - 1 hour - 160 MBThis week we are talking about living our best (or worst) lives among the stars in Starfield. What We're Playing Starfield Inscryption Baldur's Gate 3 Moving Out 2, Persona 5 Royal Illiterati Call of Duty Fae Farm* Tiny Witch* *Code Received for streaming and review purposes What We're Reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Thrawn by Timothy Zahn In Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir From Blood and Ash 1 and 2...
Episode 246: Your Cozy Games Are Problematic
August 05, 2023 22:22 - 2 hours - 181 MBThis week we are talking about the cozy aesthetic and how your faves can be problematic. What We're Playing Sims 4* (with Horse Ranch DLC) Pikmin 4 Palia Venba* Atelier Marie Persona 5 Tears of the Kingdom Dicey Dungeons Railway Empires 2 7 Wonders Duel Diablo 4 *Code Received for streaming and review purposes What We're Reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Thrawn by Timothy Zahn Avatar Legends Republic City Expansion The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner In Every Generation A Slayer i...
Episode 245: But They Had Impact!: Games That Have Had the Biggest Impact on Us
July 16, 2023 19:03 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis week we are talking about the games that have had the biggest impact on our lives. What We're Playing Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Diablo IV Jedi: Survivor Minecraft Fallout 76 Sanake.io Crime O'Clock* Noob: The Factionless* Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life* *Code Received for streaming and review purposes What We're Reading Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Thrawn by Timothy Zahn What We're Drinking Water Imperial Stout Rootbeer Float
Episode 244: It's All About Art: A Conversation with Christian Vasquez and Leah Augustine
April 15, 2023 21:57 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBThis week Sam and Jordyn and joined by material artist Christian Vasquez and environment artist Leah Augustine to talk about working in the games industry as artists. Links of note: Chris Vasquez (he/him) https://www.artstation.com/chrisnvasquez Leah Augustine (she/her) https://www.artstation.com/leahaugustine What We're Playing Potionomics Travelers Rest Valorant Deceive Inc* PUBG Resident Evil 4 Remake *Code Received for streaming and review purposes What We're Reading Babel by R.F. Ku...
Episode 243: Hosting the Host: A Conversation with Sam
April 02, 2023 19:58 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBThis week Jordyn and Victoria get the opportunity to interview her about games and her history working in and around games. What We're Playing Potionomics Dredge Stardew Valley Dinkum Golf Club Wasteland Return of the Obra Dinn Wasteland 3 What We're Reading Babel by R.F. Kuang What We're Drinking Ace Pineapple Cider Sprite Modern Times Coconut Stout Water, lots of water
Episode 242: Love, But Make it Monstrous: A Conversation with Amanda Gardner About Romancelvania
March 06, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBThis week Sam and Jordyn sit down with Amanda Gardner from The Deep End Games to talk about their upcoming game (March 7, 2023!), Romancelvania. What We're Playing Potionomics Pokemon Violet Fire Emblem Engage Octopath Traveler II Destiny 2: Lightfall* Majora's Mask What We're Reading Babel by R.F. Kuang Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson What We're Drinking Black Cherry Sparkling Water Stone Imperial Stout Widow Jane Decadence Bourbon
Episode 241: To Love Queerly: Queer Characters & Games We Love
March 03, 2023 01:59 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBThis week Sam sits down with Jordyn and Victoria to talk about queer characters and games that we love. Recorded on Valentine's Day. What We're Playing Potionomics Fire Emblem Engage Warlords Battlecry III Age of Empires Devour Avatar Generations What We're Reading Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland Babel by R.F. Kuang Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour Dawn of Yangchen by F.C. Yee What We're Drinking Ace Cider Selkie Tea Death by Chocolate Stout Water, water flavored water
Episode 240: Black Games for BHM: Or; The Blackity Black Episode (Part 1?)
February 13, 2023 22:44 - 2 hours - 127 MBThis week Sam sits down and talks with TreaAndrea Russworm (Professor of Fun, USC) and Cicero Holmes (Podcaster, Game Player, and still the Bruce Wayne of Brookago) about the definition and examples of Black games (and tangentially the wizard game that must not be named). What We're Playing God of War Ragnorok God of War (2018) Marvel Snap Fire Emblem Engage Mars Base I am Future Fabledom SteamWorld Build
Episode 239: Our Most Anticipated Game Releases of 2023
January 19, 2023 23:51 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBThis week we talk about the 2023 game releases that we are most excited for! What We're Playing God of War Ragnorok Pokemon Violet Spiderman: Miles Morales Kynseed Len's Island* Grounded Crusader Kings 3 Core Keeper Avatar Legends *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading Babel by RF Kuang Spare by Prince Harry Comics: Turf Wars, Ruins of the Empire, Patterns in Time What We're Drinking Whiskey Ginger Strawberry Lemonade Tropical Beer Hug, Imperial IPA
Episode 238: Our 2022 Top Five Games
December 31, 2022 21:51 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week we talk about our top 5 games of 2022. Looking forward at all of the new releases of 2023. What We're Playing: Dying Light 2 Tiny Tina's Wonderland Pokemon Violet Marvel Midnight Suns* Beacon Pines* Dragon Quest Treasure* Romancing SaGa: Minstrel's Ballad* Marvel Snap *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston What We're Drinking: Newtopia: Chai Me a River Sneaky Sneaky
Episode 237: It's Beginning to Look Like Giftmas!
November 27, 2022 22:29 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis week we are talking about things that you might pick up for folks on your Winter Holidays gift list (or anytime really). What We're Playing: Dying Light 2 Strange Horticulture The Devil in Me Pokemon Violet Harvestella* Marvel Snap *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston What We're Drinking: Stone Imperial Stout A bootleg Sneaky Sneaky Links of Note: Selections from Jordyn's Li...
Episode 236: "What We're Playing" with TreaAndrea Russworm
November 15, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week we are talking about what we are playing with Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm (USC Cinematic Arts) about what we've been playing lately. What We're Playing: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Lonesome Village* Harvestella* Mario v Rabbids: Sparks of Hope For the King Deep Rock Galactic Strange Horticultue Against the Storm GTA V Online Spiritfarer Tacoma *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee Amari and the Great Game by B.B. ...
Episode 235: Pspspspsps: Let's Talk About Stray
September 07, 2022 23:13 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThis week we are talking about our experience playing Stray from BlueTwelve Studio. What We're Playing: Tower of Fantasy Stardew Valley Extraction Stray* Sea of Thieves This War of Mine Framed *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree What We're Drinking: Lemonade Iced Coffee Temblor Brewing Co. Raspberry Creamsicle
Episode 234: Where Is This Year's Summer Games Drought?
August 06, 2022 01:24 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis week we are talking about the games that we are looking forward to the most as we wind up the summer game releases. What We're Playing: Framed Extraction Stray Dinkum Time on Frog Island* Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Cities Skylines Catan Minecraft Dungeons Back4Blood *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston The Dawn of Yangchen by F.C. Yee Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers What We're Drinking: Mother Earth Bre...
Episode 233: Black Girls of Eorzea: A Conversation with Stephanie Jones
July 15, 2022 20:31 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week we are chatting with Stephanie Jones (incoming Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University) about Final Fantasy XIV, community building, and the Black Girls of Eorzea (BGE) project that she is working on with Sam. If you would like to try Final Fantasy XIV an unlimited, free trial is available at https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/na. What We're Playing: Final Fantasy XIV Fall Guys Core Keeper Deep Rock Galactic Cities: Skylines Game of Thrones (Digital Edition) We Were ...
Episode 232: Kirby, but Make It Dark and Gritty?: A Conversation About Kirby and the Forgotten Land
July 13, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis week we are talking about Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo Switch). We've been so excited for the post-apocalyptic puffball, how did it fare? What We're Playing: Kirby and the Forgotten Land Frostpunk Valheim Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga For the King Unlock! My Time at Sandrock* Arcade Spirits 2 *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley What We're Drinking: Southern Peach Lemonade Eagle Brewery B...
Episode 231: Date Your Swords: A Conversation with Alexandra Orlando from Kitfox Games
May 23, 2022 04:15 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThis week we chat with Alexandra Orlando, Community Manager at Kitfox Games developers of Boyfriend Dungeon and the upcoming titles Dwarf Fortress and Mossfield Origins. Twitter: KitfoxGames Tiktok: @kitfoxgames What We're Playing: Rogue Legacy 2 Stardew Valley Yeardle COD: Cold War Hood: Outlaws and Legends Kirby and the Forgotten Land Rainbow Six: Extraction Framed Winkeltje* Cat Cafe Manager* *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: Oathbringer by Brand...
Episode 230: It's Getting Wylde (Flowers): A Conversation with Amanda Schofield (Studio Drydock)
April 22, 2022 22:44 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis week we talk with Amanda Schofield, Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Creative Director at Studio Drydock. Wylde Flowers is on Steam and coming to PC and consoles in 2022. Available to wishlist on Steam now. What We're Playing: Oxygen Not Included Wylde Flowers Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Animal Crossing Minecraft Kirby and the Forgotten Land What We're Reading: Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo What We're Drinking: Coffee Un...
Episode 229: On Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Miranda Due
April 08, 2022 22:22 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThis week we talk with Miranda Due, Associate Producer at Treyarch, about DEI, museums, and Nancy Drew. What We're Playing: Tools Up DLC Ghostwire Tokyo Wordle. Secdordle, Kilordle Kirby and the Forgotten Land Princess Farmer* Cats in Time Rune Factory 5 *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo What We're Drinking: Pineapple Wine Uncle Nearest 1856 & Diet Vernors A Happy White Wine Accident Black Cherry Spark...
Episode 228: Gamers That Play Together...Slay Together?: Let's Talk Co-Op Games
March 28, 2022 22:25 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week we are talking about co-op games of the online and couch varieties. What We're Playing: Crusader Kings III Sedecordle Warlords Battlecry 3 Call of Duty: Cold War Rainbow Six Extraction Wylde Flowers Capybara Spa* Chocobo GP Monster Hunter Rise Rune Factory 5 *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin What We're Drinking: Sneaky Sneaky: Deep Eddy's Sweet Tea Vodka & Lemonade Chocolate Milk Scissor Kick Cellars Cab...
Episode 227: Play, Finish, Repeat?: Which Games Have We Played the Most and Why?
February 28, 2022 18:13 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week we are talking about the games that we return to the most and why. What We're Playing: Bastion El Hijo* Horizon Forbidden West The Hundred Year Kingdom* Dying Light 2 Rainbow Six Extraction Hollow Knight Crusader Kings III Octordle *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse What We're Drinking: Sneaky Sneaky Apple Juice Saturn's Rings Cabernet (2017)
Episode 226: It's All About the Cozy Post-Apocalyptic Games
February 09, 2022 21:40 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week we are talking about the cozy nature of post-apocalyptic games. What We're Playing: Pokemon Legends: Arceus Rainbow Six: Extraction State of Decay 2 Hollow Knight Sudoku Gin Rummy Carto Deep Rock Galactic Star Wars Squadrons *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin The Toxic Meritocracy of Games by Christopher A. Paul Gamer Trouble by Amanda Phillips Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo What We're Drinking: "Comfort" G...
Episode 225: Our Top 5 Most Looked Forward to Games for 2022
January 20, 2022 03:35 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we are talking about the top 5 games that we are looking forward to in 2022. What We're Playing: Shim Megami Tensei V Mario Party Superstars Chicory* Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon* Fallout 76 Crusader Kings III Degrees of Separation Ark Wordle Tropico 6 Life is Strange: True Colors Halo Infinite Multiplayer/Halo MCC *Code was received for streaming and review purposes. What We're Reading: Rosewater by Tade Thompson Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Ba...
Episode 224: 20 Years of Xbox
December 08, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBThis week we are talking about the 20th anniversary celebration of Xbox and our take on some of the latest shooters. What We're Playing: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Pokemon Go Haven Kena: Bridge of Spirits Don't Starve Together CoD Sodoku Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Halo Infinite Multiplayer What We're Reading: Six of Crows What We're Drinking: Blueberry Wine by Stella Rosa Hot Chocolate Grapefruit Sparkling Water
Episode 223: Back to Yara: Far Cry 6 First Impressions
October 20, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 159 MBThis week we share our first impression of Ubisoft's new game Far Cry 6. We are all still actively playing it and are not finished, but we wanted to talk about our first impressions. We will also be having a conversation after we complete our playthroughs. What We're Playing: Far Cry 6 Halo Infinite Beta Kena: Bridge of Spirits FFXIV Pokemon Unite Divinity Original Sin 2 CoD: Black Ops Cold War *Code Provided for streaming purposes What We're Reading: Fifty Words for Rain Our Stor...
Episode 222: Directly Nintendo: Let's Talk the Nintendo Direct
October 04, 2021 04:29 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis week we talking about the games that we saw at Gamescom. What we're excited about, what we're waiting to hear more about, and beyond. Episode is a little delayed so sorry folks!! What We're Playing: CoD Vanguard Beta Divinity Original Sin 2 State of Decay 2 Valheim Kena: Bridge of Spirits Staxel FFXIV Where's Samantha?* Deep Rock Galactic Luigis Mansion Operation Tango *Code Provided for streaming purposes What We're Reading: Fifty Words for Rain Solutions and Other Pr...
Episode 221: Let's Talk Gamescom 2021
September 13, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThis week we talking about the games that we saw at Gamescom. What we're excited about, what we're waiting to hear more about, and beyond. Episode is a little delayed so sorry folks!! What We're Playing: Starwars Squadrons Final Fantasy XIV Deep Rock Galactic Stardew Valley Phasmophobia Valheim Boyfriend Dungeon Pokemon Unite Islanders Kitaria Fables* *Code Provided for streaming purposes What We're Reading: Shadow and Bone Trilogy Looking for Group (Web Comic) The Old Guard The Umbr...
Episode 220: Can I Play That?: A Conversation on Games and Accessibility with Courtney Craven
August 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThis week we sit down with Courtney Craven (@cyclopediabrain), the co-founder of Can I Play That? (caniplaythat.com) to talk about how CIPT (@caniplaythat) started, where it is now, and where they see it going in the future. They are doing so much amazing work in the area of accessibility and you should definitely check out this episode! What We're Playing: Microsoft Flight Simulator Final Fantasy XIV Pokemon Unite Monster Hunter Stories 2 Splitgate Deep Rock Galactic Stardew Valley Fall G...
Episode 219: (We're Back!) E3 Had Us Feeling Some Kind Of Ways
July 07, 2021 19:52 - 2 hours - 137 MBYes, we are a little behind, but having a bit of a break for the summer was great and gave us a chance to get rejuvenated! What We're Playing: Final Fantasy VIIR Tools Up! Moving Out! Final Fantasy XIV Overcooked: All You Can Eat* Far Cry 5 Rain On Your Parade Building Have Feeling Too Pokemon Snap Beasts of Maravilla Island* Legend of Mana* Geminose* Hokko Life* Biomutant* Ratchet and Clank Scarlet Nexus *Code Provided for streaming purposes What We're Reading: Luster by Raven Lelani Am...
Episode 218: What Are We Playing?
April 02, 2021 07:49 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week we are kicking back and having a chill discussion about the games that we've just been playing for ourselves. What We're Playing: Phasmophobia Fall Guys Fortnite SoD2 Left 4 Dead 2 The Walking Dead WoW D&D Divinity 2 Remnant From the Ashes Trine 4 Rival Restaurants Valhiem Monster Hunter World Spiderman Remaster Crooks Like Us* Magic Twins* Littlewood Stardew Valley FFXIV *Code Provided for streaming purposes What We're Reading: Luster by Raven Leilani Legend...
Episode 217: Cyberpunk'ed 2077: A Rant, Not a Review
February 08, 2021 21:06 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we talk about experience playing Cyberpunk 2077 (on PS4, Xbox Series X, and PC). We are specifically saying that this is not a review because we have not finished the game in its entirety. NB: As a kind of carbon offset the cost of the game was donated to queer and trans specific charities to account for the purchase of the game which promotes racist, homophobic, and transphobic characterizations. What We're Playing: Cyberpunk 2077 Fenyx Immortals Rising Ghost of Tsushima Pha...
Episode 216: It's Been 10 Years: NYMG Reunion
January 22, 2021 18:50 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis week we welcome back eight of our NYMG fam from the past to talk about our time here. There is lots of laughter and lots of tears. Grab a drink and a box of Kleenex. (Rest in Peace, Charlotte Hyde. You are missed today and everyday.) What We're Playing: Fenyx Immortals Rising For the King Hades Phasmophobia Miles Morales Astro's Playroom What We're Reading: Speak (Graphic Novel) Cemetery Boys What We're Drinking: Fireball + Apple Cider Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'abruzzo...
Episode 215: Let Us Have Nice Things: 2020 Gift Giving Guide
December 08, 2020 09:32 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week we talk gift giving ideas. So whether you are looking to buy something for the winter holidays or just because we have some ideas for you. We had fun recording this one and we hope that you have listening to it. What We're Playing: Immortals Fenyx Rising* Black Ops: Cold War* Bugsnax* Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Splatoon 2 Pandemic Legacy Season 2 Hyrule Warriors Fire Emblem Warriors Dungeons and Dragons Sea of Thieves World of Warcraft *Sam received PR codes for these titles, but ...
Episode 214: Oh Ye of Little Hope: Let's Talk About The Dark Pictures: Little Hope
November 16, 2020 21:35 - 2 hours - 146 MBThis week we talk about the latest installment in the The Dark Pictures Anthology, Little Hope by Supermassive Games. Is there hope? Will it live up to our expectations? And just for fun there is a spoiler segment after the main podcast! Have fun! What We're Playing: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope Bugsnax * Pikmin 3 Unrailed * Marooners Darksiders Genesis Phasmophobia World of Warcraft *Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbia...
Episode 213: Romancelvania: A Conversation with Amanda Gardner
October 17, 2020 19:31 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThis week we talk to Amanda Gardner, the narrative director at The Deep End Games about their new project, Romancelvania over on Kickstarter. What We're Playing: Fall Guys Star Wars Squadron Pandemic Legacy Season 2 Nexomon Extinction* Genshin Impact Little Big Workshop* Going Under* Warframe World of Warcraft *Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased. What We're Reading: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Dread Nation b...
Episode 212: Last Gen, Next Gen: Same Tune?
October 05, 2020 23:27 - 2 hours - 245 MBThis week are the next gen console release dates are looming we talk about what we're excited for, what frustrates us, and more! What We're Playing: FFXIV Fall Guys Dungeons and Dragons Among Us Craftopia Eco* Genshin Impact Jenny LeClue* Mario 3D All-Stars RPG MAker MX World of Warcraft What We're Reading: Dread Nation by Justina Ireland The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir What We're Drinking: Vandermill Totally ...
Episode 211: Spiritfarer: A Cozy Conversation About Dying with Jo Gautier (Thunder Lotus Games)
September 11, 2020 19:05 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis week we talk with Jo Gautier, Art Director at Thunder Lotus Games about their new game Spiritfarer (2020), a cozy management game about dying. We talk about hugging mechanics, consent, working from home and more in this amazing conversation. What We're Playing: Spiritfarer Garden Story A Short Hike FFXIV Marvel Avengers* Dying Light Journey to the Savage Planet Fall Guys Dungeons and Dragons What We're Reading: Dread Nation by Justina Ireland Intersectional Tech by Kishonna L. Gray R...
Episode 210: Gamer Trouble, A Conversation with Amanda Phillips
August 04, 2020 00:52 - 3 hours - 181 MBThis week we talk with Dr. Amanda Phillips (Georgetown University), author of Gamer Trouble: Feminist Confrontations in Digital Culture about games, feminism, and getting in trouble. What We're Playing: Overcooked 2 AC Odyssey Binding of Isaac Ooblets Story of Seasons Grounded FFXIV The Sims 4 Infliction Man of Medan Until Dawn Ghost of Tsushima Blackout Club Hunt: Showdown We Were Here Together What We're Reading: Gamer Trouble, of course! What We're Drinking: Homemade Pineapple Shandy Ci...
Episode 209: How Big Is Your Experience?: The Future of "Next Gen" Gaming
July 23, 2020 23:03 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis week Sam and Jordyn talk about larger vs smaller game experiences and the future of "next gen" gaming. What We're Playing: Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town (Remake) Ooblets (Early Access) Diablo III Overcooked 2 Minecraft Dungeons Borderlands 3 FFXIV What We're Reading: We're ashamed to admit it What We're Drinking: Coke Energy and Jack Daniels Barefoot Sangria
Episode 208: It Started with a Cup: On BLM, Sexual Harassment, and the Closing of Mixer
July 03, 2020 21:08 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week we have an impromptu conversation about sexual harassment, Black Lives Matter, and shake ups in the game industry. And it all started with Sam's new Twitch cup. What We're Playing FFXIV Goosebumps: Dead of Night, Desperados III Warzone Dynasty Warriors 8 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mafia What We're Reading An Ember in the Ashes Ash Princess Series Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse A Ballad of Snakes and Songbirds 7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Everless Rise of Kyoshi W...
Episode 207: Summer Games to Look Forward To
May 25, 2020 19:58 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis week we Jordyn and Sam talk about their short lists of the games slated for summer release that they are most looking for. There are some surprises along the way. What We're Playing: Breath of the Wild Life is Strange 2 FFXIV Animal Crossing Call of Duty: Warzone Golf With Your Friends Island Saver Moving Out What We're Reading: Ash Princess Series Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse What We're Drinking: Sangria and Sparkling Water Guiness Space Dust IPA
Episode 206: Play with Me!: Social Gaming and Bonding in the Time of Quarantine
April 27, 2020 19:45 - 2 hours - 130 MBThis week we talk about social games in the time of social distancing. Want to know what you can play with your friends and family? This is the episode to check out. Resources below! What We're Playing: MGS V, Hearthstone, Pandemic Season 2, Islanders Animal Crossing, Later Daters, FFXIV, FFVII Jackbox Welcome to Your Perfect Place/Home FFVII Codenames Animal Crossing Scattegories Pictionary Tabletop Simulator What We're Reading: Ash Princess Series Slay Robin McKinley's Deerskin R...
Episode 205: Kind Words, Cute Animals, and the Instacart Game: Gaming in a Time of Social Distancing
March 28, 2020 05:56 - 1 hour - 90 MBThis week we talk about gaming in the age of social distancing. We talk about playing Kind Words (Popcannibal 2019) and gaming in general in the time of social distancing. *Shout out to the background noise at the very beginning. We’re also dealing with podcasting in the age of social distancing/isolation What We’re Playing: Stardew Valley Animal Crossing Kind Words Hearthstone State of Decay 2 Words with Friends Final Fantasy XIV Shop Titans What We’re Reading: Ash Princess series webtoon...
Episode 204: You Want Me to Pay For What? Games and Microtransactions
March 12, 2020 07:36 - 2 hours - 120 MBThis week Sam and Jordyn talk about microtransactions. What we like, what we don’t like, and whether or not they’re a necessary evil! Also Jordyn shares super exciting news. What We’re Playing: Death Squared Stardew Valley Penguin Isle The Snack World: A Dungeon Crawl Bless Unleashed* The Division 2 State of Decay 2 Final Fantasy XIV (Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light series on Netflix) What We’re Reading: Saw Bones podcast Slay by Brittney Morris What We’re Drinking: Peet’s coffee with Mex...
Episode 203: To Walkthrough or Not to Walkthrough...Is That the Question?
February 04, 2020 06:50 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis week Sam, Alisha, and Jordyn tackle the topic of walkthroughs. Do we use them? When, why, and what kind? As always we have some very strong opinions. What We're Playing: Untitled Goose Game Cat Lady Surviving the Aftermath Final Fantasy XIV Temtem Journey to the Savage Planet Shop Titans Breath of the Wild Big Book of Madness Hearthlands What We're Reading: The Deep by Rivers Solomon Slay by Brittany Morris Five Dark Fates What We're Drinking: Spiced Rum and Dr. Pepper Vandermill Van...
Episode 202: A Decade in Review: Our Individual Top 10 Games From the Last 10 years
January 03, 2020 20:32 - 2 hours - 146 MBThis week Sam, Alisha, and Jordyn talk about their top 10 games of the decade. Check out what we have to say about what made the cut and why. What We're Playing: Octopath Traveler Fire Emblem: Three Houses The Stretchers Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle Life is Strange 2 Finished Jedi: Fallen Order Imhotep Cat Lady Codenames Duet Little Dragons Cafe Romancing Saga 3 Hearthlands What We're Reading: The Deep by Rivers Solomon Midnight Son by James Dommek Jr What We're Drinking: White Zinfan...
Episode 201: Holiday Shopping Lists and Accessibility is Not an Achievement
December 01, 2019 08:49 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis week Sam, Alisha, and Jordyn are chatting about things they'd suggest for holiday shopping lists and of course a conversation about accessibility breaks out. What We're Playing: Woven* Bee Simulator* Pokemon Sword Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order* Sparklite* Death Stranding Torchlight II What We're Reading: The Deep by Rivers Solomon Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood Five Dark Fates by Kendare Blake What We're Drinking: Guiness Red Wine Hot Toddy * Sam received PR codes for these games for ...
Episode 200: It's Spacer's Choice! (The Outer Worlds)
November 19, 2019 01:52 - 2 hours - 131 MBThis week Sam, Alisha, and Jordyn are chatting about their experiences playing Obsidian's new RPG The Outer Worlds (2019). What We're Playing: The Outer Worlds Man of Medan Overcooked 2 DLC LEGO: Force Awakens Nine Parchments Supermarket Shriek Outward Dead by Daylight Hearthlands Citadel Forged with Fire* Bless Unleashed Luigi’s Mansion Call of Duty:Modern Warfare* What We're Reading: Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton Five Dark Fates by Kendare Blake What We're Drinking: Coffee and Stone...