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GoG Short #10 - GeekGirlCon 12

This week, Rhonda interviews me about my experiences at GeekGirlCon in Seattle, WA on August 10th and 11th. Listen to hear stories about my panel presentation and two panels featuring women that work in the game industry. Check out some of my pics on at gameongirl.com. Until next time, Game on! Regina and Rhonda

Episode 14 - Fair Play: Respect Your Own House

We're mad and we're not going to take it anymore! In this episode, Rhonda and I interview Mark and John about some not so savvy moves some of our favorite game publishers are making. Hear our critiques of forced online play, DLC, and hardware issues in this vibrant discussion. As always, we'd love to hear what you think about these issues. Leave a comment on the website or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed. Like us on Facebook to participate in our listener polls! Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda

GoG Short #9 - Our Touch Screen Favorites

Greetings gamers! In honor of the summer vacations we're sure many of you are taking, we did a short episode talking about our favorite touch screen games. We kept cost in mind and many of our suggestions are free. Listen to the episode for all the details but here are some links to the games we discuss. Check out the screen shots and links at www.gameongirl.com As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on the episode. Leave a comment here or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed. Like us on Facebook! Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda

Episode 13 - Holistic Interconnections: Rowan Kaiser

This week on Game on Girl, we interview Rowan Kaiser, media critic and staff writer for the AV Club. We continue the discussion of hardcore vs. casual gamers, adding in Rowan's observation about how those definitions prioritize personal experince. We also discuss emergent and imbedded game narratives, and mastery explotation. A very provacative interview and some great additions to our on-going discussions. As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on the episode. Leave a comment here or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed. Like us on Facebook! Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda

GoG Short #8 - Convergence Con & Women Gamers

In this week's short episode, we talk to Grethade about a panel about Women Gamers at Convergence Con in Bloomington, Minnesota. He reports how many of the same issues we talk about on the show were discussed, how all gamers need to work together to stop harassment, and some male perspectives about playing female avatars. Take a listen and let us know what you think on our site. Until next time, Game on! Regina

Episode 12 - Breaking Down Binaries: Casual vs Harcore

This week, Rhonda and I take on two very common terms in game culture: casual and hardcore gamers. We talk with Toria and Melissa about how they define a gamer, fandom, game culture, and game play. I must say this episode is full of excellent observations and more than a few fits of giggling. Enjoy! We'd love to hear what you think at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda

GoG Short #7 - For All the Toons We've Loved Before

In Game on Girl Shorts #7 Rhonda and I discuss what it's like to lose an avatar. Rhonda shares her story of losing her FemShep when her PlayStation crashed. This is a topic we will return to for a longer episode so if you have a story you would like to share, please let us know on the site. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda

Episode 11 - Defining Differences: Sandi Glahn

In episode 11, Rhonda and I talk to writer, mother, gamer, and Ph.D. candidate Sandi Glahn. We discuss the evolution and origins of gender stereotypes and gender roles. We also share listener feedback from our cyber-mailbag about avatar names. Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda

GoG Short #6 - Our Avatars

Check out our new gallery featuring your avatars! Rhonda and I share our avatar pics and stories and the guidelines for submission. Check it out at www.gameongirl.com! Game on! Regina and Rhonda

Episode 10 - Role Player Jerry: Identifying with Drag

Check out this week's episode of Game On Girl where we talk to Jerry about his experiences as a role player and a male player who plays female avatars. For more info on this episode and others check us out at www.gameongirl.com! Game on! Regina

GoG Short #5 - Contrasting Female Images at E3

This week our short episode takes on the game industry and its marketing tactics. Specifically, Rhonda and I discuss the E3 trailers for two games: Tomb Raider Crossroads and Far Cry 3. Check us out at gameongirl.com

Episode 9 - Happily After End Game: Scott and Kat

This week, Game on Girl talks to married gamers, Scott and Kat. Check out this episode where we discuss the dynamics of gaming as a couple, including gaming with a guild and friends on and offline.  For more info and links from the episode check the site at www.gameongirl.com

GoG Short #4 - First Impressions: Diablo III

In the fourth short episode of Game on Girl, we discuss our first impressions of Diablo III. We talk about game play, graphics, overall design and, of course, gender. Check it out and let us know what you think at www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina

Episode 8 - Gamification: Endorphin Dude

In the eighth episode of Game on Girl, we take on a broader topic in game culture: Gamification. Hear Endorphin Dude, Tony Nguyen, talk about reaching Titanium Marathon status and how gaming helped him get there. For more info, check out the episode on our website: www.gameongirl.com

GoG Short #3 - Game Review: Boy loves Girl

Hello everyone and thanks for checking out episode 3 of Game on Girl Shorts! In this show, Rhonda and I review a new iPad/iPhone game from Grubby Hands called Boy loves Girl. Check out Regina and Rhonda's reviews on the podcast website: www.gameongirl.com