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Episode 54 - Social Media Gamers

In episode 54, we discuss how social media games are impacting our definitions of gaming and gamers. We chat with Sharon Browning, a writer for the site, who recently wrote a series of articles about this very topic. Check out her articles and our discussion in the episode. This week is a big one for Game on Girl... Rhonda and I will be meeting in just a few short days in Boston for PAX East! If you're going to be in town for the con, give us a shout out and make sure to attend our panel on Friday at 5:30 in the Sphinx Theater! Be there to find out more about your gamer type! We've got some great plans together for Tabletop Day! Let us know your plans to support your local game story for this event! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 53 - Female Protagonists

We take on the role of female protagonists in this week's episode, discussing a recent article by Carolyn Petit on Gamespot. In "Fear of a Woman Warrior," Petit writes about how the new Aliens game was almost void of any playable female characters. We discuss the kind of impact missing female avatars might have on the game, especially given the Alien franchise's history having kick ass female characters. Listen and let us know what you think about the article and our analysis of it. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 52 - Gaming 101: RPGs

Returning to our series of gaming basics, we give you all the basics you'd ever want to know about RPGs or Role Playing Games. We talk about the connections between tabletop and digital games, terms, and how and why we find this genre to be so compelling. Check it out to catch up on the terms we often use and share it with your non-gaming friends and family. Maybe this will get them to join you in a campaign. Leave your comments on the site, gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 51 - Doug Bass and Garden Dice

Sometimes, the best games are the ones that are simple in game play but deceptively layered in strategy. This week, we talk with Doug Bass creator of Garden Dice which is one such game. He tells us about the creative process, finding community on Kickstarter, and what it's like to see your dream come to fruition. Let us know what you think of the show on the website, gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 50 - Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter

Tune in this week to hear Regina and Rhonda discuss their experiences in the Beta for Dungeons and Dragons Neverwinter. We talk about character classes, graphics, and game play. This is Rhonda's first MMO experience so listen to hear her share her experiences. Check out the site for some screen shots and videos of game play. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 49 - Gender Stereotypes at Work

What do an episode of Supernatural, Last Man Standing, and a female EA exec have in common? Listen to this episode to find out! This week marks the one anniversary of the Game on Girl podcast. A huge shout out to all our listeners for their support through our first year. We're looking forward to what year two has to offer and hope you are, too. :) Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 48 - Nananea: The Skull Ninja

Have we got a show for you this week, dear listeners! Nananea, AKA The Skull Ninja, joins us to talk all things gaming, including Orcs Must Die 2, beating your brother at Mario Brothers, and the joys and heartaches of playing an MMO. If you don't follow Nananea on Twitter, you really should. Trust me. She is awesome. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 47 - The Denouement: The Guild S6

Hopefully, you all love The Guild as much as we do. In the course of the show, we've talked about individual episodes, scenes, and many of the characters. This week, we talk about what looks to be the end of the show - the finale of season 6. Listen if only to hear The Doc get seriously choked up talking about this fantastic webseries. As always, we'd love to read your comments over at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 46 - BBT: The Bakersfield Expedition

This week in Pop Culture, we talk about a recent episode of The Big Bang Theory where we see Penny, Bernadette, and Amy dive further into geek culture, exploring the comic books the guys so love. Be warned: there are spoilers. If you haven't seen the episode, go watch it at CBS.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 45 - Diamond Ponies, Rogues, and Being Hard Enough Core: Chatting with Chris Brady

Greetings Gamers! In this episode we chat with Chris Brady, one of the original interviewees from my dissertation research. We have a great chat about all kinds of gaming and all kinds of gamers. We also share your responses to a recent article on the site about permanently leaving a game. Leave your feedback on the site at www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 44 - All About Indies - Best of 2012

We took some time on the show this week to reflect on Wired Magazine's list of the best games of 2012. Joined by new writer, Mark Schjoll, we discuss the passion and willingness to take risks we see in this list comprised of indie games that truly push the boundaries of gaming. (Journey, anyone?)  Warning: There are Borderlands 2 and Far Cry 3 spoilers in our discussion of those games. Look for Mark's article detailing his favorites of 2012 and some much anticipated games for this year. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 43 - Permadeath

For our last episode of the year we taking on endings . . . permanent endings. Inspired by Andrew Groen's article, "In These Games Death is Forever and That's Awesome," in Wired, we discuss how the mechanic of permadeath might impact all three of our Gamer Types. Listen to the episode and see if you agree with our assessment of how self, role players, and mastery gamers might experience true game loss. A huge thank you to all our listeners, interviewees, and our fantastic community for supporting our first year of the show. Your input and engagement has been more than inspirational. We look forward to more conversations with you all in 2013! Please remember Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe via iTunes or here for the RSS Feed. Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Episode 42 - The Golden Rule of Gaming

The question: What is your Golden Rule for gaming? Your answers? Truly inspired. Listen to this episode and see what our community had to say about playing fair, helping other people enjoy your favorite hobby, and having fun. Check out comments and feedback on gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina

Episode 41 - Gaming 103: First Person Shooters

Here is the next installment of our Intro to Game Culture series: Gaming 103: First Person Shooters. Use this episode to help your non-gamer friends and family understand why you were so excited when Far Cry 3 came out last week! Let us know what you think on the site www.gameongirl.com!

Episode 40 - Just Some Ass Kickers

This week we talk about some of our favorite ass kicking female characters. Check out our combined top 10 list that includes some classic and new female heroes powerful enough to make your jaw drop. If you want the visuals to go with it, there is a slide show and a gallery on the site! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda