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Episode 69 - Feminist Frequency: Damsels in Distress Part 2

Toria joins us again this week to discuss the second episode in Feminist Frequency's Tropes vs Women in Video Games series, The Damsel in Distress Part Two. In the second episode in the series, Anita Sarkeesian takes on more modern representations of this long standing plot device. We discuss the uses and abuses of the trope, Sarkeesian's research methods, and our own feelings about rescuing the damsel. 

Let us know what you think about the show on the site www.gameongirl.com.

Until next time, game on!

Regina & Rhonda & Toria

Episode 68 - Man Date Monday Invades!

This week we have the honor of having the hosts of Man Date Mondays join us on the show. Aaron and Rusty invited us to be on their show a few months ago and we promised to have them on the show to give them the Game on Girl treatment. Listen for a great conversation about building community and friendships through gaming. Make sure to subscribe to their channels and follow them on Twitter @ThaBlackgl0ve and @falken1974.

In our Geeking Out segment, we talk about what we're watching, reading, and playing right now. We'd love to hear what you're geeking out about this week on the site. 

Today is my (Regina's) birthday. In honor of this episode, and some of the discussions we have about harassment in game, I'd like to ask you all to help me with a special birthday wish. If you're gaming anywhere today and you overhear someone giving another player a bad time about anything, please stand up and say something about it. Truly, we aren't going to be able to change the almost toxic culture we see in many multi-player game environments until we all start to take a stand. Aaron and Rusty both talk about experiences they've had doing just that. If we all start taking a stand, then we really can change and impact the way we play together.

Until next time, game on! 

Regina & Rhonda

Episode 67 - E3 Does it Again

Well it's that time of year. E3 happened last week. We recorded this episode shortly after some pretty controversial events happened at the Microsoft press conference. Listen to hear us discuss the power of language and how we should all be kinder to each other. For links to the references in the show and to leave us a comment with your thoughts, visit www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 66 - Andy Valasquez from Neverwinter

Want more action in your MMORPG experience? Andy Velasquez, Lead Producer on Neverwinter, the D&D MMORPG from Perfect World and Cryptic Studios. Andy shares with us some of the challenges faced by game producers and some of the many reasons he plays Neverwinter even when he's not at work. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 65 - Wonder Women

Occasionally, there is a movie or a documentary that changes your entire world view. This is not one of those times. The PBS Independent Lens documentary, Wonder Women, reaffirms everything we talk about on Game on Girl. Women (and men!) want strong heroes of both genders. Even better than that, they have a game for you to explore becoming a superhero your self. Give Wonder City a visit. Along with this fascinating show, we talk about the best Tumblr we've ever seen: Little Girls R Better at Designing Superheroes than You. Go look. You're bound to fall in love. As always, we'd love your feedback on our site, www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 64 - The Married Gamers

Have we got a treat for everyone this week! We chat with Chris and Kelly Brown, hosts of The Married Gamers podcast. Topics range from gamers and gamification, relationships, good communication skills, and free beer. If you don't already subscribe to their show, you really should. On the eve of their 300th episode we can confirm they are a fun and engaging couple and this is a fantastic show. Leave your comments at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 63 - Mike Stevens: Golden Sky Stories

If you're looking for a family friendly, non-violent tabletop role playing game, this is the episode for you. We talk with Mike Stevens from Star Line Publishing about their translation of a Japanese Tabletop Role Playing game, Golden Sky Stories. This whimsical game lets the players game as henge (hen-gay), magical animal creatures with the ability to take human form. Game play focuses on cooperation and effective communication. Check out the last few hours of their Kickstarter project and support this great game. Leave your comments on the site at www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Mark (filling in for Rhonda)

Episode 62 - Genese Davis

Bridging the gap between gamers and non-gamers: this is a topic that we've addressed many times on the show. This week we talk to author, host, and video game columnist, Genese Davis. Genese has written a novel, The Holder's Dominion, aimed at describing game culture and the desire to game to non-gamers. Listen to hear Genese's story about becoming a gamer as an adult, the process of writing a novel about gaming, and how to lark your life. As always, we'd love your feedback at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 61 - Tropes vs Women in Video Games: Damsel in Distress Part 1

I know you've all been waiting for this discussion. Anita Sarkeesian's Tropes vs Women in Video Games is one of the most talked about and anticipated YouTube video series. We analyze her argument and its relation to many of the discussions we have at Game on Girl. Joining me and Rhonda is Toria Spencer, one of the writers for the site for an engaging discussion. Check out the episode and let us know what you think at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina

Episode 60 - Indie Game Stand

Do you love games? What about indie games? What about paying what you want for fantastic indie games? Well we've got the site for you! This week, we chat with Matt Cangialosi and Mike Gnade with Indie Game Stand. Every four days the Indie Game Stand offers a new game and you pay what you want. Listen to the episode to hear more about their community and the dynamic indie game market. Leave your comments at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 59 - Tom Eastman & Trinket Studios

We have an awesome show for you this week! We interview Tom Eastman from Trinket Studios! Two of Trinket's games were featured at PAX East this year, Color Sheep and Orion's Forge. Listen to the interview for details about the creative process, launching a studio, and some insight into making mobile games. This week, we also have a pop culture segment about The Big Bang Theory Season 6, episode 18, “The Contractual Obligation Implementation." Leave your comments on the site - www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 58 - LARPers Brandes and Rabbit

This week we interview married gamers, LARPers, and game industry vets Brandis and Rabbit. They share some really fantastic stories of acceptance and engagement from their LARPing community. Check out links on our site: www.gameongirl.com Game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 57 - Dealing with Trolls

Trolls and Trolling. It's been a hot topic in the game community over the past few months. Two well publicized incidents happened in the same weekend at different cons. We talk about both in this episode and talk about strategies for dealing with trolls. We'd love to hear your strategies and thoughts about these two incidents at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 56 - PAX East Wrap Up

Check out our new episode to hear all about our PAX East adventures. We talked to some great people and went to some fabulous panels. If you were at PAX East, we'd love to hear about your experiences and if you weren't, what are you sad you missed? Leave a comment at Game on Girl! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 55 - PAX East Panel

Well here it is! "What is Your Gamer Type?" exactly as it was presented at PAX East. If you'd like to see a short intro video, please check out the site at gameongirl.com! Until next time, Game On! Regina & Rhonda