https://www.spreaker.com/show/nymgamerenVideo GamesCopyright Not Your Mama's Gamerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/610f6f21d4c4bc180d0f7b95cadf6ff8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/nymgamerSun, 05 Jul 2026 04:01:04 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerNot Your Mama's Gamernymgamer@gmail.comA podcast about games and gaming from a feminist perspective.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-265-gaming-slump-or-burnout--72824335
What We're Playing
DoS2
Dispatch
Legends co-op in Ghost of Yotei
Slay the Spire 2

What We're Reading
Kin by Tayari Jones
Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman
Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin
Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling by Henry Lien
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Strange Houses by Uketsu

What We're Drinking
Matcha Hazy IPA by Embolden + Water
Migraine Coffee (aka 5 shot oatmilk latte)

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72824335Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:51:03 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we are talking about how to deal with gaming slumps, especially if you've never experienced one before. What We're Playing DoS2 Dispatch Legends co-op in Ghost of Yotei Slay the Spire 2 What We're Reading Kin by Tayari Jones Carl's...
What We're Playing
DoS2
Dispatch
Legends co-op in Ghost of Yotei
Slay the Spire 2

What We're Reading
Kin by Tayari Jones
Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman
Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin
Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling by Henry Lien
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Strange Houses by Uketsu

What We're Drinking
Matcha Hazy IPA by Embolden + Water
Migraine Coffee (aka 5 shot oatmilk latte)

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>6378burnout,feminism,nintendo,playstation,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-264-summer-is-coming-what-are-we-packing--71934021
What We're Playing
Pokopia
Slay the Spire 2
Ghost of Yotei
DnD Year 5

What We're Reading
Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi
Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Artemis by Andy Weir

What We're Drinking
Sixth Glass by Boulevard Brewing Company
Diet Coke

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71934021Sat, 09 May 2026 07:04:15 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we're talking about summer and travel gaming because it's that time of year! What We're Playing Pokopia Slay the Spire 2 Ghost of Yotei DnD Year 5 What We're Reading Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin One...
What We're Playing
Pokopia
Slay the Spire 2
Ghost of Yotei
DnD Year 5

What We're Reading
Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi
Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Artemis by Andy Weir

What We're Drinking
Sixth Glass by Boulevard Brewing Company
Diet Coke

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>6133feminism,journaling,summer,technology,travel,vacation,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-263-relooted-a-conversation-with-nyamakop-s-sithe-ncube--70261255
Art Institute of Chicago Holds Stolen Sacred Nepali Artifacts:
How Nepali antiquities got to Chicago museum
English professor's discovery sounds international art alarm
'Give us back our gods': Inside Nepal's Museum of Stolen Art

Black Voices in Gaming Interview with Relooted Team (mentioned on podcast)

What We're Playing
Relooted
South of Midnight
Dispatch
Star Wars Outlaws
Abiotic Factor
Indika

What We're Reading
1984 by George Orwell
Tailored Realities by Brandon Sanderson
The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
The Awakening of Roku by Randy Ribay
Dispatches from Planet 3 by Marcia Bartusiak
When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy by Beronda L. Montgomery

What We're Drinking
Coffee
Water
Sparkling water
*Cut us some slack it was early morning

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70261255Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:33:05 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we're talking with Sithe Ncube from Nyamakop about their new puzzle platformer, Relooted! Art Institute of Chicago Holds Stolen Sacred Nepali Artifacts: https://nepalitimes.com/here-now/how-nepali-antiquities-got-to-chicago-museum...
Art Institute of Chicago Holds Stolen Sacred Nepali Artifacts:
How Nepali antiquities got to Chicago museum
English professor's discovery sounds international art alarm
'Give us back our gods': Inside Nepal's Museum of Stolen Art

Black Voices in Gaming Interview with Relooted Team (mentioned on podcast)

What We're Playing
Relooted
South of Midnight
Dispatch
Star Wars Outlaws
Abiotic Factor
Indika

What We're Reading
1984 by George Orwell
Tailored Realities by Brandon Sanderson
The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
The Awakening of Roku by Randy Ribay
Dispatches from Planet 3 by Marcia Bartusiak
When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy by Beronda L. Montgomery

What We're Drinking
Coffee
Water
Sparkling water
*Cut us some slack it was early morning

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>4679feminism,nyamakop,relooted,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-262-we-can-t-wait-things-we-re-excited-for-in-2026--70258455
What We're Playing
Divinity Original Sin II
Little Nightmares III
Star Wars Outlaws
Undusted
Octopath Traveler 0
Final Fantasy Tactics
Fox Curio’s Floating Bookshop

What We're Reading
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah Parker
The Great Mann by Kylie Davis Lurie
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy by Beronda L. Montgomery

What We're Drinking
Get Toasty Hot Chocolate Porter - Trademark Brewing
Pistachio Milk Latte

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70258455Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:07:40 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we're talking about the things that we are most looking forward to in 2026! What We're Playing Divinity Original Sin II Little Nightmares III Star Wars Outlaws Undusted Octopath Traveler 0 Final Fantasy Tactics Fox Curio’s Floating...
What We're Playing
Divinity Original Sin II
Little Nightmares III
Star Wars Outlaws
Undusted
Octopath Traveler 0
Final Fantasy Tactics
Fox Curio’s Floating Bookshop

What We're Reading
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah Parker
The Great Mann by Kylie Davis Lurie
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy by Beronda L. Montgomery

What We're Drinking
Get Toasty Hot Chocolate Porter - Trademark Brewing
Pistachio Milk Latte

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>7048feminism,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-261-it-s-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-giftmas-gift-giving-ideas-for-2025-and-beyond--69037806
What We're Playing
Team Fight Tactics
Ghost of Yōtei
BO7 *
Arc Raiders,
Moonlighter 2*
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato*

What We're Reading
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Boradbent
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
The Great Mann by Kylie Davis Lurie

What We're Drinking
Almanac Smooches Chocolate Stout
Hard Mountain Dew *Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69037806Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:35:48 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week, as we are wrapping up the winter. gift giving season, we are talking about some of our favorite gift giving ideas! What We're Playing Team Fight Tactics Ghost of Yōtei BO7 * Arc Raiders, Moonlighter 2* Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato*...
What We're Playing
Team Fight Tactics
Ghost of Yōtei
BO7 *
Arc Raiders,
Moonlighter 2*
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato*

What We're Reading
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Boradbent
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
The Great Mann by Kylie Davis Lurie

What We're Drinking
Almanac Smooches Chocolate Stout
Hard Mountain Dew *Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>7560christmas,gifts,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-260-it-s-like-deja-vu-all-over-again-games-we-replay--68006922
What We're Playing (Selections)
Silksong
Peak
Metaphor ReFantazio
Quartet*
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy
Borderlands 4
Dying Light: The Beast
Fallout 76

What We're Reading
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Japanese Books (Genki 1; Kanji Look and Learn; Practical Japanese 1)
Heir by Sabaa Tahir
Silo by Hugh Howey

What We're Drinking
Coffee and Slice Ginger Ale
2Towns. Ciderhouse Comsic Crisp
CranRaspberry Lemonade

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68006922Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:04:47 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we are talking about the games we keep playing or replaying and why. What We're Playing (Selections) Silksong Peak Metaphor ReFantazio Quartet* Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Borderlands 4 Dying Light: The Beast Fallout 76 What We're...
What We're Playing (Selections)
Silksong
Peak
Metaphor ReFantazio
Quartet*
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy
Borderlands 4
Dying Light: The Beast
Fallout 76

What We're Reading
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Japanese Books (Genki 1; Kanji Look and Learn; Practical Japanese 1)
Heir by Sabaa Tahir
Silo by Hugh Howey

What We're Drinking
Coffee and Slice Ginger Ale
2Towns. Ciderhouse Comsic Crisp
CranRaspberry Lemonade

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>6261feminism,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-259-we-ve-been-where-let-s-catch-up--67639125
What We're Playing (Selections)
Peak
Expedition 33
Tiny Bookshop*
Discounty*
Birdigo*
Metaphor ReFantazio
Cult of the Lamb
Repo
Final Fantasy I and II

What We're Reading
Brindlewood Bay TTRPG
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Japanese Books (Genki 1; Kanji Look and Learn; Practical Japanese 1)
Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin
Writing the Other by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward
Faeries (25th edition) by Brian Froud
Good Faeries and Bad Faeries by Brian Froud
Faeries on the Faultlines by Iris Compiet
A New Dictionary of Fairies by Morgan Daimler

What We're Drinking
Boulevard Brewing Co. Wood Baron Barrel-Fresh Ale
Cherry Hard Cider
accidental raspberry lemonade slushie *Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67639125Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:17:52 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we are chatting and catching up after an (unintentional) summer hiatus! What We're Playing (Selections) Peak Expedition 33 Tiny Bookshop* Discounty* Birdigo* Metaphor ReFantazio Cult of the Lamb Repo Final Fantasy I and II What We're...
What We're Playing (Selections)
Peak
Expedition 33
Tiny Bookshop*
Discounty*
Birdigo*
Metaphor ReFantazio
Cult of the Lamb
Repo
Final Fantasy I and II

What We're Reading
Brindlewood Bay TTRPG
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
Japanese Books (Genki 1; Kanji Look and Learn; Practical Japanese 1)
Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin
Writing the Other by Nisi Shawl and Cynthia Ward
Faeries (25th edition) by Brian Froud
Good Faeries and Bad Faeries by Brian Froud
Faeries on the Faultlines by Iris Compiet
A New Dictionary of Fairies by Morgan Daimler

What We're Drinking
Boulevard Brewing Co. Wood Baron Barrel-Fresh Ale
Cherry Hard Cider
accidental raspberry lemonade slushie *Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>5232feminism,gaming,nintendo,playstation,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-258-don-t-answer-that-phone-atomfall-spoilercast--66157204
What We're Playing
Atomfall*
Blue Prince
Sunderfolk
R.E.P.O.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Fallout 76

What We're Reading
Fledgling by Octavia Butler
Model Home by Rivers Solomon

What We're Drinking
Sneaky Sneaky
Sprecher Orange Dream
Xila by Flor de Luna

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66157204Mon, 19 May 2025 22:13:38 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we've all played Atomfall. by Rebellion and we're talking about the experience! What We're Playing Atomfall* Blue Prince Sunderfolk R.E.P.O. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fallout 76 What We're Reading Fledgling by Octavia Butler Model Home...
What We're Playing
Atomfall*
Blue Prince
Sunderfolk
R.E.P.O.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Fallout 76

What We're Reading
Fledgling by Octavia Butler
Model Home by Rivers Solomon

What We're Drinking
Sneaky Sneaky
Sprecher Orange Dream
Xila by Flor de Luna

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>6031atomfall,fallout,feminism,rebellion,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-to-my-ears-videogame-and-music-pairings--65799894
What We're Playing
Atomfall*
South of Midnight*
Nobdy Saves the World
Split Fiction
Minecraft
Fallout 76

What We're Reading
Fahrenheit-182 by Mark Hoppus
Model Home by Rivers Solomon

What We're Drinking
Great Notion Blueberry Muffin Tart Sour
Water
Cold Brew Coffee

*Code received for streaming and review purposes

What We Paired


Victoria
“You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” The Offspring – Fallout New Vegas
“Rox in the Box” The Decemberists – Don’t Starve Together
“Hiding in the Blue” The Fat Rat & Riell – Minecraft
“Feed the Machine” Poor Man’s Poison – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
“Mothman (Cryptid)” Rat Wyfe – Fallout 76
Lord of the Rings soundtrack – Warlords Battlecry 3
“Mezmerize” (album) System of a Down – Final Fantasy VIII


Jordyn
"Kingdom Fall" Clare Wyndyam - FFXV
"Two Roads" Janani K. Jha - Life is Strange, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
"Here, Before, Now, and After" Morgan Clae - Kena: Bridge of Spirits
LoTR - particularly Concerning Hobbits, Old Friends, Into the West - Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom
"Same Old Energy" + "Burn Your Village" (Explicit) Kiki Rockwell; "The Consequence of Imagination is Fear" Junie and the Hutfriends - Little Hope


Sam
Bad Ass Women Playlist: Call of Duty
Writing: Black Ops 6 Paratext Playlist: Call of Duty
Be Real Black For Me Playlist: Mafia III
Gregorian Chant Playlist: Metaphor ReFantazio
South of Midnight OST: Literally EVERYTHING right now (but moving to Minecraft and farming sims?)
Bastion OST: Playing over Bastion (But not the Build A Wall level)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65799894Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:24:44 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we're talking about games and videogame pairings. Not specifically the music from the specific videogames, but music that we pair with the specific games that we are playing or thinking about. What We're Playing Atomfall* South of Midnight*...
What We're Playing
Atomfall*
South of Midnight*
Nobdy Saves the World
Split Fiction
Minecraft
Fallout 76

What We're Reading
Fahrenheit-182 by Mark Hoppus
Model Home by Rivers Solomon

What We're Drinking
Great Notion Blueberry Muffin Tart Sour
Water
Cold Brew Coffee

*Code received for streaming and review purposes

What We Paired


Victoria
“You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid” The Offspring – Fallout New Vegas
“Rox in the Box” The Decemberists – Don’t Starve Together
“Hiding in the Blue” The Fat Rat & Riell – Minecraft
“Feed the Machine” Poor Man’s Poison – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
“Mothman (Cryptid)” Rat Wyfe – Fallout 76
Lord of the Rings soundtrack – Warlords Battlecry 3
“Mezmerize” (album) System of a Down – Final Fantasy VIII


Jordyn
"Kingdom Fall" Clare Wyndyam - FFXV
"Two Roads" Janani K. Jha - Life is Strange, Life is Strange: Double Exposure
"Here, Before, Now, and After" Morgan Clae - Kena: Bridge of Spirits
LoTR - particularly Concerning Hobbits, Old Friends, Into the West - Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom
"Same Old Energy" + "Burn Your Village" (Explicit) Kiki Rockwell; "The Consequence of Imagination is Fear" Junie and the Hutfriends - Little Hope


Sam
Bad Ass Women Playlist: Call of Duty
Writing: Black Ops 6 Paratext Playlist: Call of Duty
Be Real Black For Me Playlist: Mafia III
Gregorian Chant Playlist: Metaphor ReFantazio
South of Midnight OST: Literally EVERYTHING right now (but moving to Minecraft and farming sims?)
Bastion OST: Playing over Bastion (But not the Build A Wall level)]]>6215feminism,music,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-256-does-that-go-with-red-white-or-paperback-video-game-and-book-pairings--65174624The Monsters We Defy by Justina Ireland and she meant to say by Leslye Penelope

What We're Playing
Monster Hunter Wilds
Assassin's Creed Shadows*
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

What We're Reading
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
A Glimmer of Death by Valeria Wilson Wesley
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

What We're Drinking
MARS the Y.A. Japanese Whiskey
Cold brew coffee with cold foam

What We Paired

Jordyn
1. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and The Devil in Me by Supermassive
2. Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake and Queen by Midnight published by Derrington Press
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Orwell Keeping an Eye on You by Osmotic Studios
4. The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton and What Remains of Edith Finch by Giant Sparrow
5. The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor and Lies of P by Round8 Studios

Sam
1. Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and Freedom Wars Remastered by Bandai Namco
2. Trail of Lightning and Storm of Locusts by Rebecca Roanhorse and Monster Hunter Wilds by Capcom (Middle Grade: Race to the Sun by Roanhorse and Monster Hunter Stories 1&2 by Capcom)
3. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang and Avowed by Obsidian
4.What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez and Tomb Riader by Crystal Dynamics 
5. Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland and The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope and Spiritfarer by Thunder Lotus Games

Sam's Honorable Mentions
1. Devil in the Blue Dress by Walter Mosley and L.A. Noire by Team Bondi
2. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland and The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste and South of Midnight by Compulsion Games 

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65174624Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:58:24 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about book and game pairings. If you like these games you might like these books! Errata: Sam said The Monsters We Defy by Justina Ireland and she meant to say by Leslye Penelope What We're Playing Monster Hunter Wilds Assassin's...The Monsters We Defy by Justina Ireland and she meant to say by Leslye Penelope

What We're Playing
Monster Hunter Wilds
Assassin's Creed Shadows*
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

What We're Reading
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
A Glimmer of Death by Valeria Wilson Wesley
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

What We're Drinking
MARS the Y.A. Japanese Whiskey
Cold brew coffee with cold foam

What We Paired

Jordyn
1. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and The Devil in Me by Supermassive
2. Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake and Queen by Midnight published by Derrington Press
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Orwell Keeping an Eye on You by Osmotic Studios
4. The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton and What Remains of Edith Finch by Giant Sparrow
5. The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor and Lies of P by Round8 Studios

Sam
1. Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler and Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and Freedom Wars Remastered by Bandai Namco
2. Trail of Lightning and Storm of Locusts by Rebecca Roanhorse and Monster Hunter Wilds by Capcom (Middle Grade: Race to the Sun by Roanhorse and Monster Hunter Stories 1&2 by Capcom)
3. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang and Avowed by Obsidian
4.What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez and Tomb Riader by Crystal Dynamics 
5. Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland and The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope and Spiritfarer by Thunder Lotus Games

Sam's Honorable Mentions
1. Devil in the Blue Dress by Walter Mosley and L.A. Noire by Team Bondi
2. Dread Nation by Justina Ireland and The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste and South of Midnight by Compulsion Games 

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>6116books,feminism,literature,playing,reading,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-255-games-we-re-looking-forward-to-in-2025--64707378
What We're Playing
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Avowed *
Party Animals
Slay the Spire Board Game
For the King II
Streets of Rogue
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Lethal Company

What We're Reading
Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste
The Fireborne Blade by Charlotte Bond
Harpo Speaks by Harpo Marx

What We're Drinking
Garage Brewing Co. Marshmallow Milk Stout
Crangrape juice
Cherry Republic Hard Cherry Cider

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64707378Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:16:50 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about our most anticipated games of 2025. Will there be overlap? Will Victoria list Silksong...again? What We're Playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure Avowed * Party Animals Slay the Spire Board Game For the King II Streets of Rogue...
What We're Playing
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Avowed *
Party Animals
Slay the Spire Board Game
For the King II
Streets of Rogue
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Lethal Company

What We're Reading
Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste
The Fireborne Blade by Charlotte Bond
Harpo Speaks by Harpo Marx

What We're Drinking
Garage Brewing Co. Marshmallow Milk Stout
Crangrape juice
Cherry Republic Hard Cherry Cider

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>7631feminism,games,playstation,steam,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-254-the-truth-is-a-lie-black-ops-6-spoilercast--63380855
What We're Playing
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Luma Island
Longvinter
Balatro
Stardew Valley
FO76
Phasmophobia

What We're Reading
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
The Hooligans of Kandahar by Joesph Kassabian

What We're Drinking
Quinta de Infantado Ruby Port
Diet Pepsi, the elixir of the gods]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63380855Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:55:10 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign. Caution: SPOILERS ABOUND! What We're Playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Luma Island Longvinter Balatro Stardew Valley FO76 Phasmophobia What We're Reading The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco...
What We're Playing
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Luma Island
Longvinter
Balatro
Stardew Valley
FO76
Phasmophobia

What We're Reading
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
The Hooligans of Kandahar by Joesph Kassabian

What We're Drinking
Quinta de Infantado Ruby Port
Diet Pepsi, the elixir of the gods]]>6807bo6,cod,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-253-2024-gift-giving-guide-giving-the-gift-of-self-care--62993210
What We're Playing
Last Time I Saw You*
Inscryption
Nobody Saves the World
Lies of P
Metaphor: ReFantazio

What We're Reading
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

What We're Drinking
Stone Imperial Seasonal Stout
Coffee and sadness

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62993210Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:48:31 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about gifts we are giving and getting this gift giving season (or any time of year). What We're Playing Last Time I Saw You* Inscryption Nobody Saves the World Lies of P Metaphor: ReFantazio What We're Reading The Echo of Old Books...
What We're Playing
Last Time I Saw You*
Inscryption
Nobody Saves the World
Lies of P
Metaphor: ReFantazio

What We're Reading
The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis

What We're Drinking
Stone Imperial Seasonal Stout
Coffee and sadness

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>6955holidays,shopping,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-252-the-game-is-a-lie-call-of-duty-and-social-critique--62498350
What We're Playing
Balatro
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Fallout 76
Wingspan
Papers Please
Bayonetta
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Metaphor: ReFantazio

What We're Reading
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez
From Dissertation to Book by William Germano

What We're Drinking
Mountain Dew
Sparkling Ice + Caffeine, Strawberry Citrus

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62498350Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:07:22 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about the Call of Duty series in some critical, yet random, ways. What We're Playing Balatro Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Fallout 76 Wingspan Papers Please Bayonetta Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Metaphor:...
What We're Playing
Balatro
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Fallout 76
Wingspan
Papers Please
Bayonetta
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Metaphor: ReFantazio

What We're Reading
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez
From Dissertation to Book by William Germano

What We're Drinking
Mountain Dew
Sparkling Ice + Caffeine, Strawberry Citrus

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>7132falsefullhttps://www.nymgamer.com/?p=18579
What We're Playing
Balatro
Castaway
Critter Cove*
Spiritfarer
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Fallout 76
Lies of P
PlateUp
Still Wakes the Deep

What We're Reading
Starter Villain by John Scalzii
Star Wars: Thrawn Treason by Timothy Zahn

What We're Drinking
Sapporo
Uncle Nearest and Fever Tree Ginger Ale
Water

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62202455Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:01:47 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about short games and the purpose they serve for us as individuals. What We're Playing Balatro Castaway Critter Cove* Spiritfarer Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Fallout 76 Lies of P PlateUp Still Wakes the Deep What We're Reading...
What We're Playing
Balatro
Castaway
Critter Cove*
Spiritfarer
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Fallout 76
Lies of P
PlateUp
Still Wakes the Deep

What We're Reading
Starter Villain by John Scalzii
Star Wars: Thrawn Treason by Timothy Zahn

What We're Drinking
Sapporo
Uncle Nearest and Fever Tree Ginger Ale
Water

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>5834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-250-we-re-baaaack-2024-has-been-a-year--61280429
What We're Playing
Balatro
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Deep Rock Galactic
Fallout 76
Fields of Mistria
FFVII Reunion
Hues and Cues (board game)
Lies of P
Piles (card game)
PlateUp
Still Wakes the Deep
Very, Very Valet

What We're Reading
The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope
Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendency by Timothy Zahn
Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Reckoning of Roku by Randy Ribay

What We're Drinking
Pineapple Monster Ultra and Sparkling Water
Orange Juice
Uncle Nearest on the rocks

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61280429Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:18:05 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerWe're back from hiatus and we've survived the first half of 2024. What We're Playing Balatro Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Deep Rock Galactic Fallout 76 Fields of Mistria FFVII Reunion Hues and Cues (board game) Lies of P Piles (card game) PlateUp...
What We're Playing
Balatro
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Deep Rock Galactic
Fallout 76
Fields of Mistria
FFVII Reunion
Hues and Cues (board game)
Lies of P
Piles (card game)
PlateUp
Still Wakes the Deep
Very, Very Valet

What We're Reading
The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope
Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendency by Timothy Zahn
Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Reckoning of Roku by Randy Ribay

What We're Drinking
Pineapple Monster Ultra and Sparkling Water
Orange Juice
Uncle Nearest on the rocks

*Code received for streaming and review purposes]]>6101feminism,feminist,pc,playstation,switch,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-249-good-things-to-come-looking-forward-to-games-in-2024--58507081
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58507081Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:34:50 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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 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]]>5202videogame,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/napping-unapologetically-and-our-favorite-games-of-2023--58209200
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58209200Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:16:32 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>6808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/starfield-now-with-more-cubes--57201019
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 by Jennifer Armentrout
Air Awakens 1-3 by Elise Kova

What We're Drinking
Sprite
Samuel Smith's Chocolate Stout
Grapefruit Radler]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57201019Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:08:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 by Jennifer Armentrout
Air Awakens 1-3 by Elise Kova

What We're Drinking
Sprite
Samuel Smith's Chocolate Stout
Grapefruit Radler]]>6990starfield,videogame,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-246-your-cozy-games-are-problematic--56380262

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 is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz


What We're Drinking
Cherry Limeade
Two Towns Ciderhouse- Strawberry Lemonade
Chocolate Malt]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56380262Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:22:47 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...

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 is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz


What We're Drinking
Cherry Limeade
Two Towns Ciderhouse- Strawberry Lemonade
Chocolate Malt]]>7917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-245-but-they-had-impact-games-that-have-had-the-biggest-impact-on-us--56120560
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56120560Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:03:01 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>7382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-244-it-s-all-about-art-a-conversation-with-christian-vasquez-and-leah-augustine--53546573
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. Kuang
The Complete Making of Indiana Jones by J.W. Rinzler & Laurent Bouzereau
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

What We're Drinking
Ace Pear Cider
Strawberry and Cream Dr. Pepper and Whiskey
Negroni
Black House Modern Times Coffee Stout]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53546573Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:57:13 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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. Kuang
The Complete Making of Indiana Jones by J.W. Rinzler & Laurent Bouzereau
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

What We're Drinking
Ace Pear Cider
Strawberry and Cream Dr. Pepper and Whiskey
Negroni
Black House Modern Times Coffee Stout]]>6119artists,environmental,videogamefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-243-hosting-the-host-a-conversation-with-sam--53420138
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53420138Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:58:08 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>6113videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-242-love-but-make-it-monstrous-a-conversation-with-amanda-gardner-about-romancelvania--53112331Romancelvania.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53112331Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:16:13 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Sam and Jordyn sit down with Amanda Gardner from The Deep End Games to talk about their upcoming game (March 7, 2023!), https://romancelvania.com/. What We're Playing Potionomics Pokemon Violet Fire Emblem Engage Octopath Traveler II...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]]>4537dating,metroidvania,romancelvania,simulation,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-241-to-love-queerly-queer-characters-games-we-love--53078107
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53078107Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:59:56 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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 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]]>5824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-240-black-games-for-bhm-or-the-blackity-black-episode-part-1--52721450
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52721450Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:44:33 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>8348bhm,blackness,race,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-239-our-most-anticipated-game-releases-of-2023--52488993
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52488993Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:51:44 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>5664feminism,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-238-our-2022-top-five-games--52324131
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52324131Sat, 31 Dec 2022 21:51:22 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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:...
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]]>6959videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-237-it-s-beginning-to-look-like-giftmas--52020614
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 List:
Candles: https://cantripcandles.com/collections
Coffee Calendar: https://beanbox.com/coffee-gifts/coffee-advent-calendar Avatar Giftbox: https://thenickbox.com/pages/avatar-the-last-airbender-box
Custom Keycaps: https://nerdylittlesecrets.bigcartel.com/product/korok-botw-keycap]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52020614Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:29:13 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 List:
Candles: https://cantripcandles.com/collections
Coffee Calendar: https://beanbox.com/coffee-gifts/coffee-advent-calendar Avatar Giftbox: https://thenickbox.com/pages/avatar-the-last-airbender-box
Custom Keycaps: https://nerdylittlesecrets.bigcartel.com/product/korok-botw-keycap]]>8278gifts,holidays,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-236-what-we-re-playing-with-treaandrea-russworm--51893283What 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. Alston
The Cold War by Odd Arne Westad
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

What We're Drinking:
Stone Hazy IPA
Golden State Radical Guava Cider
Fog Land Washington Riesling

Links of Note:
[History Channel] The Toys That America Built: The Birth of Video Games]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51893283Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:04:12 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...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. Alston
The Cold War by Odd Arne Westad
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

What We're Drinking:
Stone Hazy IPA
Golden State Radical Guava Cider
Fog Land Washington Riesling

Links of Note:
[History Channel] The Toys That America Built: The Birth of Video Games]]>6793russworm,treaandrea,usc,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-235-pspspspsps-let-s-talk-about-stray--51179451
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51179451Wed, 07 Sep 2022 23:13:36 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>6267cozy,critique,playstation,stray,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-234-where-is-this-year-s-summer-games-drought--50831838
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 Brewing Co - Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale
Tropical Abomination

Our Most Anticipated List:

Two Point Campus https://store.steampowered.com/app/1649080/Two_Point_Campus
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839510/RPG_Time_The_Legend_of_Wright
Saint's Row https://www.deepsilver.com/en/games/saints-row
Disney Dreamlight Valley https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401590/Disney_Dreamlight_Valley
Cult of the Lamb https://store.steampowered.com/app/1313140/Cult_of_the_Lamb South of the Circle https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811040/South_of_the_Circle
Soul Hackers 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1777620/Soul_Hackers_2
Lord of the Rings: Gollum https://store.steampowered.com/app/1265780/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Gollum
Cursed Golf https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf
IMMORTALITY https://store.steampowered.com/app/1350200/IMMORTALITY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50831838Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:24:36 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Brewing Co - Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale
Tropical Abomination

Our Most Anticipated List:

Two Point Campus https://store.steampowered.com/app/1649080/Two_Point_Campus
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839510/RPG_Time_The_Legend_of_Wright
Saint's Row https://www.deepsilver.com/en/games/saints-row
Disney Dreamlight Valley https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401590/Disney_Dreamlight_Valley
Cult of the Lamb https://store.steampowered.com/app/1313140/Cult_of_the_Lamb South of the Circle https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811040/South_of_the_Circle
Soul Hackers 2 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1777620/Soul_Hackers_2
Lord of the Rings: Gollum https://store.steampowered.com/app/1265780/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Gollum
Cursed Golf https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf
IMMORTALITY https://store.steampowered.com/app/1350200/IMMORTALITY]]>5494nintendo,playstation,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-233-black-girls-of-eorzea-a-conversation-with-stephanie-jones--50586516
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 Here Forever
Arcade Spirits 2*
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.

What We're Reading:
Crooked Kingdom
Amari and the Night Brothers

What We're Drinking:
Oat milk Espresso
Tropical Abomination
Nude Peach Peaches and Cream Milkshake IPA
Fruit Punch Powerade]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50586516Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:31:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Here Forever
Arcade Spirits 2*
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.

What We're Reading:
Crooked Kingdom
Amari and the Night Brothers

What We're Drinking:
Oat milk Espresso
Tropical Abomination
Nude Peach Peaches and Cream Milkshake IPA
Fruit Punch Powerade]]>7847diverseeorzea,ffxiv,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-232-kirby-but-make-it-dark-and-gritty-a-conversation-about-kirby-and-the-forgotten-land--50562147
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 Banana Bread Beer
Sneaky Sneaky]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50562147Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:25:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Banana Bread Beer
Sneaky Sneaky]]>6040kirby,nintendo,switchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-231-date-your-swords-a-conversation-with-alexandra-orlando-from-kitfox-games--49900455
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 Brandon Sanderson
Crooked Kingdom
Firekeepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley

What We're Drinking:
Pinot Grigio
Sneaky Sneaky
Purple Haze Raspberry Lager
Blackberry Lemon Aha]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49900455Mon, 23 May 2022 04:15:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Brandon Sanderson
Crooked Kingdom
Firekeepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley

What We're Drinking:
Pinot Grigio
Sneaky Sneaky
Purple Haze Raspberry Lager
Blackberry Lemon Aha]]>5065feminism,kitfox,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-230-it-s-getting-wylde-flowers-a-conversation-with-amanda-schofield-studio-drydock--49521084
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
Uncle Nearest 1856 & Diet Vernors
Red PowerAde
Dragon's Milk Stout]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49521084Fri, 22 Apr 2022 22:44:51 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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
Uncle Nearest 1856 & Diet Vernors
Red PowerAde
Dragon's Milk Stout]]>4619apple,nintendo,pc,simulator,steam,switch,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-229-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-a-conversation-with-miranda-due--49371758
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 Sparkling Ice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49371758Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:22:45 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Sparkling Ice]]>5697diversity,museums,treyarchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-228-gamers-that-play-together-slay-together-let-s-talk-co-op-games--49230973
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 Cabernet Sauvignon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49230973Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:25:43 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Cabernet Sauvignon]]>7125co-op,cooperative,gamingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-227-play-finish-repeat-which-games-have-we-played-the-most-and-why--48875674
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)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48875674Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:13:59 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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)]]>5199nintendo,playstation,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-226-it-s-all-about-the-cozy-post-apocalyptic-games--48662581
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" Guinness
Salted Carmel, fudge, marshmallow "comfort" milkshake
Joe coffee with oatmilk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48662581Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:40:43 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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" Guinness
Salted Carmel, fudge, marshmallow "comfort" milkshake
Joe coffee with oatmilk]]>5660cooperative,nintendo,playstation,switch,xbox,zombiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-225-our-top-5-most-looked-forward-to-games-for-2022--48370935What 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 Bardugo

What We're Drinking:
Whiskey Sour (Uncle Nearest)
Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Red Wine (Alucado - Alicante Bouschet)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48370935Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:35:46 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...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 Bardugo

What We're Drinking:
Whiskey Sour (Uncle Nearest)
Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
Red Wine (Alucado - Alicante Bouschet)]]>6707nintendo,playstation,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-224-20-years-of-xbox--47842486
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47842486Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:00:15 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>5046halo,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-223-back-to-yara-far-cry-6-first-impressions--47068638
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 Stories Carried Us Here
Six of Crows

What We're Drinking:
Cherry Kool-Aid
Coffee with Bailey's
Pineapple Monster and Coconut Rum]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47068638Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:36:30 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Stories Carried Us Here
Six of Crows

What We're Drinking:
Cherry Kool-Aid
Coffee with Bailey's
Pineapple Monster and Coconut Rum]]>6954ps5,ubisoft,xbox,yarafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-222-directly-nintendo-let-s-talk-the-nintendo-direct--46808945
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 Problems
Six of Crows

What We're Drinking:
Black Cherry Shasta
Guinness
Ace Pineapple Cider]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46808945Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:29:29 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Problems
Six of Crows

What We're Drinking:
Black Cherry Shasta
Guinness
Ace Pineapple Cider]]>6117kirby,nintendo,switch,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-221-let-s-talk-gamescom-2021--46503788
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 Umbrella Academy
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

What We're Drinking:
Fruit Punch Capri Sun
Golden Roads: Mango Cart
Loves Me Not Rose]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46503788Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:24:31 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Umbrella Academy
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

What We're Drinking:
Fruit Punch Capri Sun
Golden Roads: Mango Cart
Loves Me Not Rose]]>6514computers,gamescom,nintendo,playstation,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-220-can-i-play-that-a-conversation-on-games-and-accessibility-with-courtney-craven--45945727
What We're Playing:
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Final Fantasy XIV
Pokemon Unite
Monster Hunter Stories 2
Splitgate
Deep Rock Galactic
Stardew Valley
Fall Guys
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Fallout 76
Crusader Kings III
Don't Starve Together
*Code Provided for streaming purposes

What We're Reading:
Odds Against by Dick Francis
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
And Now I Spill the Family Secrets by Margaret Kimball

What We're Drinking:
Moscato and Diet Vernors (not together)
Chamomile Tea
Big Hazy Wolf Mango Wheat Ale
Sprite]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45945727Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:00:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
What We're Playing:
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Final Fantasy XIV
Pokemon Unite
Monster Hunter Stories 2
Splitgate
Deep Rock Galactic
Stardew Valley
Fall Guys
Red Dead Redemption 2
Minecraft
Fallout 76
Crusader Kings III
Don't Starve Together
*Code Provided for streaming purposes

What We're Reading:
Odds Against by Dick Francis
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
And Now I Spill the Family Secrets by Margaret Kimball

What We're Drinking:
Moscato and Diet Vernors (not together)
Chamomile Tea
Big Hazy Wolf Mango Wheat Ale
Sprite]]>5563accessibility,disability,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-219-we-re-back-e3-had-us-feeling-some-kind-of-ways--45617466
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
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

What We're Drinking:
Red Trolley Ale
Jack and the coveted Diet Pepsi]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45617466Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:52:55 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerYes, 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...
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
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

What We're Drinking:
Red Trolley Ale
Jack and the coveted Diet Pepsi]]>8997falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-218-what-are-we-playing--44155286
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
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Romance of the Three Kingdoms

What We're Drinking:
McKenzie's Black Cherry Hard Cider
Guinness
Ohza Classic Mimosa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44155286Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:49:06 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Romance of the Three Kingdoms

What We're Drinking:
McKenzie's Black Cherry Hard Cider
Guinness
Ohza Classic Mimosa]]>7083feminism,game,theory,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-217-cyberpunk-ed-2077-a-rant-not-a-review--43354171
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
Phasmophobia
Miles Morales
Astro's Playroom
Judgement
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Balan Wonderworld (demo)

What We're Reading:
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Circe by Madeline Miller

What We're Drinking:
Coke w/ Spiced Rum
Whiskey Ginger
Ohza Classic Bellini]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43354171Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:06:35 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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
Phasmophobia
Miles Morales
Astro's Playroom
Judgement
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Balan Wonderworld (demo)

What We're Reading:
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Circe by Madeline Miller

What We're Drinking:
Coke w/ Spiced Rum
Whiskey Ginger
Ohza Classic Bellini]]>6628cyberpunk,playstation,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-216-it-s-been-10-years-nymg-reunion--43067945
(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
Ohza Classic Bellini]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43067945Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:50:02 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
(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
Ohza Classic Bellini]]>8122feminism,playstation,reviews,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-215-let-us-have-nice-things-2020-gift-giving-guide--42375314
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 as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.

What We're Reading:
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Shrill by Lindy West

What We're Drinking:
Sky Patrol winter wheat ale by Brewery Vivant
Fever Tree Ginger Beer and Jack Daniels
Tazo Earl Grey tea

Gift idea links at http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=18277
Corkcicle Tumblers and Canteens
Etsy Craft Kits
Etsy Masks
Phasmophobia
Azul: Summer Pavilion
Samsung Curved Monitor
Dice Advent Calendar (Etsy)
BMO Switch Holder (Etsy)
Switch Keychains (Etsy)
Pet Toy: Airbender Glider
Gameboy Cat Scratcher
Catnip Lightsaber (Etsy)
Avatar Planter (Etsy)
Among Us Planter (Etsy)
Pokemon-esque Planter (Etsy)
Last Airbender Planter
Playstation VR
Ritual Motion Gamer Gloves (Affiliate Link)
Logitech Pro X Headset (Affiliate Link)
Astro Headsets]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42375314Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:32:39 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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:...
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 as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.

What We're Reading:
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Shrill by Lindy West

What We're Drinking:
Sky Patrol winter wheat ale by Brewery Vivant
Fever Tree Ginger Beer and Jack Daniels
Tazo Earl Grey tea

Gift idea links at http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=18277
Corkcicle Tumblers and Canteens
Etsy Craft Kits
Etsy Masks
Phasmophobia
Azul: Summer Pavilion
Samsung Curved Monitor
Dice Advent Calendar (Etsy)
BMO Switch Holder (Etsy)
Switch Keychains (Etsy)
Pet Toy: Airbender Glider
Gameboy Cat Scratcher
Catnip Lightsaber (Etsy)
Avatar Planter (Etsy)
Among Us Planter (Etsy)
Pokemon-esque Planter (Etsy)
Last Airbender Planter
Playstation VR
Ritual Motion Gamer Gloves (Affiliate Link)
Logitech Pro X Headset (Affiliate Link)
Astro Headsets]]>7018chriistmas,gifts,hanukkah,holiidayys,viideoogames,wfhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-214-oh-ye-of-little-hope-let-s-talk-about-the-dark-pictures-little-hope--42007552
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 unbiased.

What We're Reading:
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
Slayer by Kierstan White
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

What We're Drinking:
Kings of Prohibition Cab/Shiiraz blend
California Roots Moscato
Apple Cider with dark rum and cinnamon schnapps]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42007552Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:35:44 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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 unbiased.

What We're Reading:
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
Slayer by Kierstan White
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

What We're Drinking:
Kings of Prohibition Cab/Shiiraz blend
California Roots Moscato
Apple Cider with dark rum and cinnamon schnapps]]>9566horror,salem,videogames,witchestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-213-romancelvania-a-conversation-with-amanda-gardner--41511735
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 by Justina Ireland
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Gaming Sexism by Amanda Cote
Intersectional Tech by Kishonna Gray
Into the Motherland (TTRPG Campaign)

What We're Drinking:
A Mid-Winter's Night Dram (bourbon)
Ace Pear Cider
Whiskey Ginger
Barefoot Cabernet

Important links:
Romancelvania http://www.thedeependgames.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedeependgames/romancelvania]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41511735Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:31:15 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 by Justina Ireland
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Gaming Sexism by Amanda Cote
Intersectional Tech by Kishonna Gray
Into the Motherland (TTRPG Campaign)

What We're Drinking:
A Mid-Winter's Night Dram (bourbon)
Ace Pear Cider
Whiskey Ginger
Barefoot Cabernet

Important links:
Romancelvania http://www.thedeependgames.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedeependgames/romancelvania]]>4940romancelvania,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-212-last-gen-next-gen-same-tune--41315939
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 Roasted
Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda (Grapefruit)
Barefoot Cabernet

*Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41315939Mon, 05 Oct 2020 23:27:34 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Roasted
Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda (Grapefruit)
Barefoot Cabernet

*Sam received PR codes for these titles, but as always her opinions are her own and totally unbiased.]]>8036ps5,review,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-211-spiritfarer-a-cozy-conversation-about-dying-with-jo-gautier-thunder-lotus-games--40844632
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
Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee
Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee

What We're Drinking:
Coffee
Ace Pineapple Cider
Cabernet
Water]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40844632Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:05:57 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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
Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee
Shadow of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee

What We're Drinking:
Coffee
Ace Pineapple Cider
Cabernet
Water]]>4261death,ps4,px,spiritfarer,switch,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-210-gamer-trouble-a-conversation-with-amanda-phillips--40132451
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
Ciderboys Limencello
Brewery Vivant's Tropical Saison
Barefoot Cab]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40132451Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:52:03 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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
Ciderboys Limencello
Brewery Vivant's Tropical Saison
Barefoot Cab]]>11845culture,feminism,trouble,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-209-how-big-is-your-experience-the-future-of-next-gen-gaming--39927676
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39927676Thu, 23 Jul 2020 23:03:31 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>7624aaa,indies,playstation,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-208-it-started-with-a-cup-on-blm-sexual-harassment-and-the-closing-of-mixer--35767415
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

What We're Drinking
Sneaky Sneaky
Moscato
Blue Moon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35767415Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:08:11 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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

What We're Drinking
Sneaky Sneaky
Moscato
Blue Moon]]>7847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-207-summer-games-to-look-forward-to--28303617
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28303617Mon, 25 May 2020 19:58:15 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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]]>6545nintendo,playstation,summer,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-play-with-me-social-gaming-and-bonding-in-the-time-of-quarantine--26219496
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
Robin McKinley's Chalice

What We're Drinking:
New Belgium Mural and an old fashioned
cherry rum and cherry coke
Sangria

Online Gaming Resources:
Links online at http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=18201]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26219496Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:45:11 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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,...
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
Robin McKinley's Chalice

What We're Drinking:
New Belgium Mural and an old fashioned
cherry rum and cherry coke
Sangria

Online Gaming Resources:
Links online at http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=18201]]>8545gaming,quarantine,social,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-kind-words-cute-animals-and-the-instacart-game-gaming-in-a-time-of-social-distancing--24473036
*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
webtoons
Homeschooling resources

What We’re Drinking:
France Cabernet
sparkling moscato
Vandermill Vandy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24473036Sat, 28 Mar 2020 05:56:24 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
*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
webtoons
Homeschooling resources

What We’re Drinking:
France Cabernet
sparkling moscato
Vandermill Vandy]]>5900gaming,quarantine,videogamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-204-you-want-me-to-pay-for-what-games-and-microtransactions--23780136
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 Mexican coffee liqueur
Way too much friggin’ Nitro Cold Brew
* Sam received stream codes for these games, but as always her opinions are her own and not influenced by the receipt of the code.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23780136Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:36:43 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Mexican coffee liqueur
Way too much friggin’ Nitro Cold Brew
* Sam received stream codes for these games, but as always her opinions are her own and not influenced by the receipt of the code.]]>7871microtransactions,mmorpgs,mmos,playstation,reviews,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-203-to-walkthrough-or-not-to-walkthrough-is-that-the-question--22394353
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 Vandy
J&B on the rocks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22394353Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:50:38 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Vandy
J&B on the rocks]]>5951videogames,walkthroughs,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-202-a-decade-in-review-our-individual-top-10-games-from-the-last-10-years--21321676
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 Zinfandel, Water, Half shot of Coconut Rum
Coffee and Gumballhead
Mountain Dew Kickstart and Vandermill Totally Roasted




Our Lists:

Alisha:

Fallout: New Vegas
State of Decay Dishonored
Breath of the Wild
Slay the Spire
MGSV
Life Is Strange
Bloodborne
Pokemon Go
Pandemic Legacy


Honorable Mention
Firewatch
PT
Until Dawn
Stardew Valley


Things I should have played but didn’t:
Brothers
Outer Wilds
Papers, Please
Jordyn:

Minecraft
Until Dawn
Forgotton Anne
Assassins Creed: Brotherhood
Night in the Woods
Legend of Zelda: BoTW
Life is Strange
Divinity Original Sin 2
Mass Effect 2
Overcooked
Honorable mention:
Jedi: Fallen Order
Dead by Daylight
Sam:

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Bastion
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Mass Effect 3
Diablo 3
Mafia III
Stardew Valley
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Dream Daddy
Black Ops 4/The Division 2

Honorable Mentions
State of Decay
Minecraft (2009)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21321676Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:32:20 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Zinfandel, Water, Half shot of Coconut Rum
Coffee and Gumballhead
Mountain Dew Kickstart and Vandermill Totally Roasted




Our Lists:

Alisha:

Fallout: New Vegas
State of Decay Dishonored
Breath of the Wild
Slay the Spire
MGSV
Life Is Strange
Bloodborne
Pokemon Go
Pandemic Legacy


Honorable Mention
Firewatch
PT
Until Dawn
Stardew Valley


Things I should have played but didn’t:
Brothers
Outer Wilds
Papers, Please
Jordyn:

Minecraft
Until Dawn
Forgotton Anne
Assassins Creed: Brotherhood
Night in the Woods
Legend of Zelda: BoTW
Life is Strange
Divinity Original Sin 2
Mass Effect 2
Overcooked
Honorable mention:
Jedi: Fallen Order
Dead by Daylight
Sam:

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Bastion
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Mass Effect 3
Diablo 3
Mafia III
Stardew Valley
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Dream Daddy
Black Ops 4/The Division 2

Honorable Mentions
State of Decay
Minecraft (2009)]]>9541reviews,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-201-holiday-shopping-lists-and-accessibility-is-not-an-achievement--20396865
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 streaming and review purposes, but all opinions are honest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20396865Sun, 01 Dec 2019 08:49:28 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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*...
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 streaming and review purposes, but all opinions are honest.]]>8259accessibility,gifts,holiday,videogamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-200-it-s-spacer-s-choice-the-outer-worlds--20107669
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 Ruination double IPA 2.0
Whiskey Sour
Squirt and Mango Raspberry Vodka

* Sam received PR codes for these games for streaming and review purposes, but all opinions are honest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20107669Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:52:13 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis 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...
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 Ruination double IPA 2.0
Whiskey Sour
Squirt and Mango Raspberry Vodka

* Sam received PR codes for these games for streaming and review purposes, but all opinions are honest.]]>8572obsidian,rpgs,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-do-they-even-want-us-here-on-that-game-studies-grind--19738427
What We're Playing:
Apex Legends
Stranded Sails*
Knight's Quest*
Indivisible*
Cat's Quest*
Trine 4*
Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair*
Ni No Kuni (Switch)
Space Team
Jack Box games
Hearthstone

What We're Reading:
Slay
The Similars
The Water Dancer

What We're Drinking:
You don't want to know!

* Sam received PR codes for these games for streaming and review purposes, but all opinions are honest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19738427Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:40:41 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Sam and Alisha are joined by Kishonna Gray (@kishonnagray) talk about parenting (and being women) while doing the game studies scholar grind. What We're Playing: Apex Legends Stranded Sails* Knight's Quest* Indivisible* Cat's Quest* Trine...
What We're Playing:
Apex Legends
Stranded Sails*
Knight's Quest*
Indivisible*
Cat's Quest*
Trine 4*
Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair*
Ni No Kuni (Switch)
Space Team
Jack Box games
Hearthstone

What We're Reading:
Slay
The Similars
The Water Dancer

What We're Drinking:
You don't want to know!

* Sam received PR codes for these games for streaming and review purposes, but all opinions are honest.]]>8366parenting,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-on-mental-health-and-monsters-a-conversation-about-sea-of-solitude--19174613
What We're Playing:
Elder Scrolls Online
WoW Classic
Gears 5 *
Borderlands 3
The Sims: Realm of Magic
Re:Legend *
Minecraft
Vampyr
Unravel 2

What We're Reading
Pet
Storm of Locusts
Five Dark Fates

What We're Drinking:
Orange-Vanilla Seltzer
Ciderboys Pineapple Hula
Fat Tire

* Sam received PR codes for Gears 5 (from Microsoft) and Re:Legend (from 505 Games) for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Playing:
Elder Scrolls Online
WoW Classic
Gears 5
Borderlands 3
The Sims: Realm of Magic
Re:Legend
Minecraft
Vampyr
Unravel 2

What We're Reading
Pet
Storm of Locusts
Five Dark Fates

What We're Drinking:
Orange-Vanilla Seltzer
Ciderboys Pineapple Hula
Fat Tire]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19174613Fri, 20 Sep 2019 23:07:47 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Jordyn and Sam are joined by NYMG alum Ashley Barry-Biancuzzo (@ashleybiancuzzo) to talk about Sea of Solitude (Jo-Mei Games 2019) (and games in general) and mental health. N.B. We are not speaking as mental health professionals, but as...
What We're Playing:
Elder Scrolls Online
WoW Classic
Gears 5 *
Borderlands 3
The Sims: Realm of Magic
Re:Legend *
Minecraft
Vampyr
Unravel 2

What We're Reading
Pet
Storm of Locusts
Five Dark Fates

What We're Drinking:
Orange-Vanilla Seltzer
Ciderboys Pineapple Hula
Fat Tire

* Sam received PR codes for Gears 5 (from Microsoft) and Re:Legend (from 505 Games) for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Playing:
Elder Scrolls Online
WoW Classic
Gears 5
Borderlands 3
The Sims: Realm of Magic
Re:Legend
Minecraft
Vampyr
Unravel 2

What We're Reading
Pet
Storm of Locusts
Five Dark Fates

What We're Drinking:
Orange-Vanilla Seltzer
Ciderboys Pineapple Hula
Fat Tire]]>7799videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-the-bounty-of-fall-what-we-re-looking-forward-to--18942065
What We're Playing:

Catastronauts
Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time
Coffin Rot
Unravel Two
Board Games (Mysterium, Harry potter Hogwarts Battle, Sushi Party Go)
Dream Daddy
The Church in the Darkness
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Woodle Tree 2 Deluxe
Bear with Me
The Tower of Beatrice
Slay the Spire
LIS: Before the Storm
Breath of the Wild
Welcome To Your Perfect Home
Pokemon Go
What We're Reading

Feminism, Labor, and Digital Media by Kylie Jarrett
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
Mrs. Sherlock Holmes
What We're Drinking:

Peach-Ginger Honey Wine
Glenlivet
Peach Margarita]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18942065Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:49:30 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we look at this Fall's upcoming games and talk about the ones that we are most looking forward to. Some surprising, some not so surprising. What We're Playing: Catastronauts Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time Coffin Rot Unravel Two Board...
What We're Playing:

Catastronauts
Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time
Coffin Rot
Unravel Two
Board Games (Mysterium, Harry potter Hogwarts Battle, Sushi Party Go)
Dream Daddy
The Church in the Darkness
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Woodle Tree 2 Deluxe
Bear with Me
The Tower of Beatrice
Slay the Spire
LIS: Before the Storm
Breath of the Wild
Welcome To Your Perfect Home
Pokemon Go
What We're Reading

Feminism, Labor, and Digital Media by Kylie Jarrett
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
Mrs. Sherlock Holmes
What We're Drinking:

Peach-Ginger Honey Wine
Glenlivet
Peach Margarita]]>6312nintendo,ps4,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-the-games-and-sh-t-episode-talking-30gamesin90days-and-the-struggle-of-game-studies--18658468
What We're Playing:

Injustice: Gods Among Us
Dream Daddies
Project High Rise
Dandara
Binding of Isaac
Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies
Life is Strange Before the Storm
Azul
Emily is Away
Halo
Gears 5 Tech Test
Dragon Quest Builders 2
What We're Reading

Rainbow Arcade Collection
How to Play Video Games ed. by Matthew Thomas Payneand Nina B. Huntemann
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Lola by Melisa by Scrivener Love
The Erotic Life of Racism by Sharon Patricia Holland
The Mad Man by Samuel R. Delany
Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany
7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Saga comics
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemison
What We're Drinking:

Grapefruit Radler
Glenlivet
New City Mule Ginger Beer
Kirkland Tequila]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18658468Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:04:59 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we had a conversation with TreaAndrea Russworm (@ProfessorTMR UMass-Amhearst), Amanda Phillips (@NazcaTheMad Georgetown University), and Angela Rain Kim (@angelarainkim UMass-Amhearst) about the #30Games90Days project and the struggle of...
What We're Playing:

Injustice: Gods Among Us
Dream Daddies
Project High Rise
Dandara
Binding of Isaac
Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies
Life is Strange Before the Storm
Azul
Emily is Away
Halo
Gears 5 Tech Test
Dragon Quest Builders 2
What We're Reading

Rainbow Arcade Collection
How to Play Video Games ed. by Matthew Thomas Payneand Nina B. Huntemann
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Lola by Melisa by Scrivener Love
The Erotic Life of Racism by Sharon Patricia Holland
The Mad Man by Samuel R. Delany
Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany
7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Saga comics
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemison
What We're Drinking:

Grapefruit Radler
Glenlivet
New City Mule Ginger Beer
Kirkland Tequila]]>634830games90days,videogamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-summertime-and-the-gaming-is-easy--18565572
What We're Playing:

Sea of Solitude
The Sinking City 
Stranger Things 3
Dead by Daylight
Sherlock Holmes The Devils Daughter
Portal 2
My Big Sister
Azul
Sagrada
Welcome to Your Perfect Home
What We're Reading

War Storm (Red Queen 4) by Victoria Aveyard
7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Hunger by Roxane Gay
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
What We're Drinking:

Grapefruit Shandy
312
Flat Tire
Jose Cuervo Pink Lemonade Margarita]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18565572Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:07:43 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we had a conversation about summertime gaming. We talked about everything from having more time to having less time for gaming in the summer and everything in between. What We're Playing: Sea of Solitude The Sinking City  Stranger Things 3...
What We're Playing:

Sea of Solitude
The Sinking City 
Stranger Things 3
Dead by Daylight
Sherlock Holmes The Devils Daughter
Portal 2
My Big Sister
Azul
Sagrada
Welcome to Your Perfect Home
What We're Reading

War Storm (Red Queen 4) by Victoria Aveyard
7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Hunger by Roxane Gay
Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
What We're Drinking:

Grapefruit Shandy
312
Flat Tire
Jose Cuervo Pink Lemonade Margarita]]>7328boardgames,reviews,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-queerly-gaming-a-conversation-with-bo-ruberg--18436223
What We're Playing:
State of Decay 2; Heartland
Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled
Katamari 
Gears of War Ultimate
Halo: Combat Evolved

What We're Reading
Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
King's Cage
Two Dark Reigns
Trail of Lightning

What We're Drinking:
Sneaky Sneaky
Glenlivet
Blueberry Moscato]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18436223Mon, 01 Jul 2019 22:53:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we had a conversation with Bonnie (Bo) Ruberg (University of California, Irvine), author of Video Games Have Always Been Queer and co-editor of Queer Game Studies, about their latest book and queer game studies. What We're Playing: State of...
What We're Playing:
State of Decay 2; Heartland
Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled
Katamari 
Gears of War Ultimate
Halo: Combat Evolved

What We're Reading
Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
King's Cage
Two Dark Reigns
Trail of Lightning

What We're Drinking:
Sneaky Sneaky
Glenlivet
Blueberry Moscato]]>8814nintendo,queer,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-2019-e3-the-good-the-bad-and-the-horrendous--18284843
What We're Playing:

Wargroove
State of Decay 2; Heartland
L.A. Noire
Elder Scrolls Online
What We're Reading

Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
Crazy Rich Asians
Three Queens
What We're Drinking:

Guiness
Glenlivet
Jose Cuervo 1800 Peach Margarita]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18284843Sun, 16 Jun 2019 04:42:57 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Sam, Alisha, and Jordyn talk about the best (and worst) of E3. Now you get to hear what we are most and least excited for and hear us talk about the predictions we made in the last episode.  What We're Playing: Wargroove State of Decay 2;...
What We're Playing:

Wargroove
State of Decay 2; Heartland
L.A. Noire
Elder Scrolls Online
What We're Reading

Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
Crazy Rich Asians
Three Queens
What We're Drinking:

Guiness
Glenlivet
Jose Cuervo 1800 Peach Margarita]]>8687e3,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-popcorn-and-nightmare-fuel-our-e3-hopes-dreams-and-predictions--18129232
What We're Playing:

Dead by Daylight
Nidhogg 2
Speedrunners
Mafia
Sagrada
Hearthstone
State of Decay 2
Marenian Tavern Story: Patty and the Hungry God
Dauntless
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark
Minecraft
What We're Reading

Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
What We're Drinking:

Bay Bridge Rose Wine
3 Floyd's Gumballhead
Jose Cuervo 1800 Peach Margarita]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18129232Fri, 31 May 2019 02:36:01 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Sam, Alisha, and Jordyn talk about their E3 hopes, dreams, and predictions. We get the specifics of the Death Stranding bet between Sam and Alisha and so much more! What We're Playing: Dead by Daylight Nidhogg 2 Speedrunners Mafia Sagrada...
What We're Playing:

Dead by Daylight
Nidhogg 2
Speedrunners
Mafia
Sagrada
Hearthstone
State of Decay 2
Marenian Tavern Story: Patty and the Hungry God
Dauntless
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark
Minecraft
What We're Reading

Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
What We're Drinking:

Bay Bridge Rose Wine
3 Floyd's Gumballhead
Jose Cuervo 1800 Peach Margarita]]>8525e3,reviews,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-bendy-and-the-blue-solo-cup--18025263
What We're Playing:

Bendy and the Ink Machine
Glass Masquerade
Sims 4: Strangerville
Brawlhalla
Rocket League
Rage 2
Overcooked 2: Campfire Cook Off
Borderlands 2 
State of Decay 2
What We're Reading

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Red Queen Series by Victoria Aveyard
Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
The Girls by Emma Cline
Lord of California by Andrew Valencia
What We're Drinking:

Oliver Soft Red with Lime Extract
Old Fashioned and 3 Floyd's Gumballhead
Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Water with Mango Pineapple vodka]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18025263Mon, 20 May 2019 16:56:11 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Sam, Alisha, and Jordyn talk about their experience playing Bendy and the Ink Machine (Joey Drew Studios, 2017). Sam tries to pay penance for giving in the Solo cups... What We're Playing: Bendy and the Ink Machine Glass Masquerade Sims 4:...
What We're Playing:

Bendy and the Ink Machine
Glass Masquerade
Sims 4: Strangerville
Brawlhalla
Rocket League
Rage 2
Overcooked 2: Campfire Cook Off
Borderlands 2 
State of Decay 2
What We're Reading

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Red Queen Series by Victoria Aveyard
Video Games Have Always Been Queer by Bonnie Ruberg
The Girls by Emma Cline
Lord of California by Andrew Valencia
What We're Drinking:

Oliver Soft Red with Lime Extract
Old Fashioned and 3 Floyd's Gumballhead
Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Water with Mango Pineapple vodka]]>5459bendy,horror,review,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-it-s-dangerous-to-go-alone-co-op-gaming-in-the-age-of-online-gaming--17776153
What We're Playing:

Inside (iOS)
Dead by Daylight
Kitty Keeper
Hearthstone
Overcooked 2: Campfire Cook Off
Borderlands (GOTY Edition)
Truberbrook
State of Decay 2
What We're Reading

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Red Queen Series by Victoria Aveyard
Games User Research
Video Games Have Always Been Queer
How to Play Video Games
What We're Drinking:

Sauvignon Blanc
Old Fashioned
Sneaky Sneaky (The Peach Edition)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17776153Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:48:56 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about the joys and problems of playing games together in co-op mode. The struggles of playing games offline and on and, of course, Sam and Alisha talk about State of Decay 2...again. What We're Playing: Inside (iOS) Dead by...
What We're Playing:

Inside (iOS)
Dead by Daylight
Kitty Keeper
Hearthstone
Overcooked 2: Campfire Cook Off
Borderlands (GOTY Edition)
Truberbrook
State of Decay 2
What We're Reading

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Red Queen Series by Victoria Aveyard
Games User Research
Video Games Have Always Been Queer
How to Play Video Games
What We're Drinking:

Sauvignon Blanc
Old Fashioned
Sneaky Sneaky (The Peach Edition)]]>6957co-op,videogames,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-new-dawn-old-problems-a-conversation-about-far-cry-new-dawn--17527857
What We're Playing:
The Division 2
Night in the Woods
Into the Breach
State of Decay 2

What We're Reading
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
Gaming Representation ed. Jennifer Malkowski and TreaAndrea Russworm

What We're Drinking:
New City Mule Ginger Beer
Old Fashioned
Joes Cuervo 1800 Peach Margarita]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17527857Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:08:42 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we are joined by TreaAndrea Russworm (UMass-Amerhearst) to talk about Far Cry: New Dawn (Ubisoft 2019), race, and representation. What We're Playing: The Division 2 Night in the Woods Into the Breach State of Decay 2 What We're Reading The...
What We're Playing:
The Division 2
Night in the Woods
Into the Breach
State of Decay 2

What We're Reading
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
Gaming Representation ed. Jennifer Malkowski and TreaAndrea Russworm

What We're Drinking:
New City Mule Ginger Beer
Old Fashioned
Joes Cuervo 1800 Peach Margarita]]>5399race,representation,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-you-re-the-real-mvp-let-s-chat-about-the-xbox-mvp-award--17357146
What is the Xbox MVP Award? It is an award bestowed upon people who are "community leaders who’ve demonstrated an exemplary commitment to helping others get the most out of their experience with Xbox products and services...The award allows Xbox to recognize community leaders for their contributions, while bringing other voices into game, product, and service development through direct conversations, relationships, and the annual Xbox MVP Summit."

What We're Playing:

The Division 2
Yonder: Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Anthem
Tetris 99
Apex Legends
What We're Drinking:

Water
Coffee (Oddly this week we were all sick coming home from Summit)
Links of Note

Xbox MVP Award Program
Geeks Respawn (Moto's podcast)
Girls on Games (EBB's podcast)
EightbitBlonde on Mixer
Moto on Mixer
NYMG Episode 147 (Moto's last NYMG appearance)
NYMG Episode 180 (EBB's last NYMG appearance)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17357025Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:12:26 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Sam talks with EightBitBlonde (content creator, freelance community manager, and Xbox MVP) and Moto (content creator and Xbox MVP) about their work (and hers) in the games community, the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Award Program, and...
What is the Xbox MVP Award? It is an award bestowed upon people who are "community leaders who’ve demonstrated an exemplary commitment to helping others get the most out of their experience with Xbox products and services...The award allows Xbox to recognize community leaders for their contributions, while bringing other voices into game, product, and service development through direct conversations, relationships, and the annual Xbox MVP Summit."

What We're Playing:

The Division 2
Yonder: Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Anthem
Tetris 99
Apex Legends
What We're Drinking:

Water
Coffee (Oddly this week we were all sick coming home from Summit)
Links of Note

Xbox MVP Award Program
Geeks Respawn (Moto's podcast)
Girls on Games (EBB's podcast)
EightbitBlonde on Mixer
Moto on Mixer
NYMG Episode 147 (Moto's last NYMG appearance)
NYMG Episode 180 (EBB's last NYMG appearance)]]>3263eightbitblonde,moto,mvp,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-whatcha-reading-about-video-games--17151182
What We're Playing:

Anthem
Far Cry New Dawn
Insane Robots
Overcooked 2
Last Year: The Nightmare
Tetris 99
Katamari Reroll
Apex Legends

What We're Reading:

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia owens
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements

What We're Drinking:

Homemade Sangria
Whiskey and Ginger
Ciderboys Pineapple Hula
Links of Note

NYMG Episode 144 (On Katherine Isbister's book)
NYMG Episode 162 (With TreaAndrea Russworm and Jennifer Malkowski)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17151182Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:47:20 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about some of our favorite books about video games. You knew we were book nerds before you got here! What We're Playing: Anthem Far Cry New Dawn Insane Robots Overcooked 2 Last Year: The Nightmare Tetris 99 Katamari Reroll Apex...
What We're Playing:

Anthem
Far Cry New Dawn
Insane Robots
Overcooked 2
Last Year: The Nightmare
Tetris 99
Katamari Reroll
Apex Legends

What We're Reading:

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia owens
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements

What We're Drinking:

Homemade Sangria
Whiskey and Ginger
Ciderboys Pineapple Hula
Links of Note

NYMG Episode 144 (On Katherine Isbister's book)
NYMG Episode 162 (With TreaAndrea Russworm and Jennifer Malkowski)]]>4891videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-ask-your-black-friend-on-using-other-people-s-lives-in-video-games--16927221
What We're Playing:

Samsara
Smoke and Sacrifice
Roterra
Anthem (demo)
Stardew Valley
YIIK
What We're Reading:

The Gamer’s Brain by Celia Hodent
Games User Research
Computer Games and Technical Communication: Critical Methods and Applications at the Intersection 
What We're Drinking:

Ginger Peach Sparkling Water
Red Blend aged in bourbon barrels
Dry Ginger Ale and Whiskey
Links of Note

American Horror Story: The Cecil Hotel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16927221Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:49:56 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we all played YIIK: A Postmodern RPG and we've come together to talk about it. What We're Playing: Samsara Smoke and Sacrifice Roterra Anthem (demo) Stardew Valley YIIK What We're Reading: The Gamer’s Brain by Celia Hodent Games User...
What We're Playing:

Samsara
Smoke and Sacrifice
Roterra
Anthem (demo)
Stardew Valley
YIIK
What We're Reading:

The Gamer’s Brain by Celia Hodent
Games User Research
Computer Games and Technical Communication: Critical Methods and Applications at the Intersection 
What We're Drinking:

Ginger Peach Sparkling Water
Red Blend aged in bourbon barrels
Dry Ginger Ale and Whiskey
Links of Note

American Horror Story: The Cecil Hotel]]>8334playstation,switch,videogames,xbox,yiikfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-it-was-the-best-of-times-it-was-the-worst-of-times-2018-edition--16744111
What We're Playing:

Subnautica
Diablo III
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Divinity Original Sin II
Crusader Kings II
Return of the Obra Dinn
Bury Me, My Love
What We're Reading:

The Gamer’s Brain by Celia Hodent
An Unkindess of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Rock Needs River by Vanessa McGrady
Woke Gaming, eds Kishonna Gray and David J. Leonard.
What We're Drinking:

Pink Tea
Peppermint tea and Horny Monk Belgian Style Ale (not together!)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16744111Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:30:07 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week look back on our favorite and least favorite games of 2018 and talk about the games we are looking forward to most in 2019.  What We're Playing: Subnautica Diablo III Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Divinity Original Sin II Crusader Kings II...
What We're Playing:

Subnautica
Diablo III
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Divinity Original Sin II
Crusader Kings II
Return of the Obra Dinn
Bury Me, My Love
What We're Reading:

The Gamer’s Brain by Celia Hodent
An Unkindess of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
Rock Needs River by Vanessa McGrady
Woke Gaming, eds Kishonna Gray and David J. Leonard.
What We're Drinking:

Pink Tea
Peppermint tea and Horny Monk Belgian Style Ale (not together!)]]>6257videogame,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-i-see-you-on-thoughtful-gift-giving-for-holidays-or-just-because--16494302
What We're Playing:

Kingdoms and Castles
Katamari Damacy Reroll
Fortnite Creative
Strange Brigade
Mutant Year Zero
Divinity Original Sin II
What We're Reading:

Into the Forest by Jean Hegland
Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat
Hunger by Roxane Gay
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
An Unkindess of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
What We're Drinking:

Coffee and Grapefruit Vodka (no, not mixed together)
California Roots Moscato
Really bad vodka

Sound quality differs this week because Sam was accidentally using her headset mic. Blame it on the end of the semester!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16494302Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:41:37 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk we talk about thoughtful gift giving for holidays or just because. We hope that this comes in handy for some of you who may be finishing up your holiday shopping or thinking about what to buy loved ones on any other occasion. Giving...
What We're Playing:

Kingdoms and Castles
Katamari Damacy Reroll
Fortnite Creative
Strange Brigade
Mutant Year Zero
Divinity Original Sin II
What We're Reading:

Into the Forest by Jean Hegland
Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat
Hunger by Roxane Gay
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
An Unkindess of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
What We're Drinking:

Coffee and Grapefruit Vodka (no, not mixed together)
California Roots Moscato
Really bad vodka

Sound quality differs this week because Sam was accidentally using her headset mic. Blame it on the end of the semester!]]>6346gifting,holiday,shopping,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-on-forgotton-anne-and-thrownness-a-conversation-with-valdemar-andreasen--16284337
What We're Playing:

Persona 5
9-9-9
Final Fantasy Tactics
Pokemon Let's Go Eevee
Spyro Reignited
World of Final Fantasy
Reigns Game of Thrones
Dead by Daylight
Divinity Original Sin II
What We're Reading:

21 Lesson for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness - Austin Channing Brown
Values at Play in Digital Games by  Mary Flanagan and Helen Nissenbaum
Gaming Representation edited by Jennifer Malkowski and TreaAndrea M. Russworm
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
What We're Drinking:

Coffee and Water Kefir (Prune and Apricot)
Red's Apple Cider
Orange Mango juice and mango vodka
Mint Julep
Links of Note:

Walking in Anne's Shoes (Blog Post from Valdemar)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16284337Thu, 22 Nov 2018 09:12:41 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk with Valdemar Andreasen (@fauxvaldemar), Lead Game Designer on Forgotton Anne (Throughline Games). We have a conversation talking about design, connection, and the concept of thrownness in Forgotton Anne. What We're Playing:...
What We're Playing:

Persona 5
9-9-9
Final Fantasy Tactics
Pokemon Let's Go Eevee
Spyro Reignited
World of Final Fantasy
Reigns Game of Thrones
Dead by Daylight
Divinity Original Sin II
What We're Reading:

21 Lesson for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness - Austin Channing Brown
Values at Play in Digital Games by  Mary Flanagan and Helen Nissenbaum
Gaming Representation edited by Jennifer Malkowski and TreaAndrea M. Russworm
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
What We're Drinking:

Coffee and Water Kefir (Prune and Apricot)
Red's Apple Cider
Orange Mango juice and mango vodka
Mint Julep
Links of Note:

Walking in Anne's Shoes (Blog Post from Valdemar)]]>4001andreasen,forgotton_anne,ps4,switch,thrownness,valdemar,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-just-watch-me-a-conversation-with-t-l-taylor--16159938
Episode Note: there is a brief segment in recording where the audio goes wonky (yes, that is the technical term), we have reduced the distortion as much as possible but rest assured it lasts less than 2 minutes.

What We're Playing:

Classic Wow Beta
Life is Strange 2
Old Man's Journey
Fallout 76 (beta)
Slay the Spire

What We're Reading:

Watch Me Play - TL Taylor
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness - Austin Channing Brown
Post, Mine, Repeat: Social Media Data Mining Becomes Ordinary - Helen Kennedy

What We're Drinking:

Sparkling Water
Ciderboys Pineapple Cider
Pink tea and Eddy's Peach Vodka

Links of Note:

Watch Me Play Site 
Sam in Mixer

Episode Note: there is a brief segment in recording where the audio goes wonky, we have reduced the distortion as much as possible but rest assured it lasts less than 2 minutes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16159938Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:48:51 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Alisha and Sam (@saffista) are joined by the fabulous T.L. Taylor (@ybika) as we talk about E-Sports, live streaming, and her new book Watch Me Play: Twitch and the Rise of Game Live Streaming. Episode Note: there is a brief segment in...
Episode Note: there is a brief segment in recording where the audio goes wonky (yes, that is the technical term), we have reduced the distortion as much as possible but rest assured it lasts less than 2 minutes.

What We're Playing:

Classic Wow Beta
Life is Strange 2
Old Man's Journey
Fallout 76 (beta)
Slay the Spire

What We're Reading:

Watch Me Play - TL Taylor
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness - Austin Channing Brown
Post, Mine, Repeat: Social Media Data Mining Becomes Ordinary - Helen Kennedy

What We're Drinking:

Sparkling Water
Ciderboys Pineapple Cider
Pink tea and Eddy's Peach Vodka

Links of Note:

Watch Me Play Site 
Sam in Mixer

Episode Note: there is a brief segment in recording where the audio goes wonky, we have reduced the distortion as much as possible but rest assured it lasts less than 2 minutes.]]>6703livestreaming,mixer,playstation,twitch,videogames,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-would-you-ever-and-other-questions-from-the-community--16064314
What We're Playing:

-Fallout 76 (beta)
-Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
-Whispering Willows
-The Room
-Reigns: Her Majesty

What We're Reading:

-Watch Me Play: TL Taylor
-Restart: Gordon Korman

What We're Drinking:

-Ciderboys Lemon Cello Cider
-Ciderboys Lemon Cello Cider (with a shot of whisky)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16064314Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:52:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Alisha and I answer questions from folks in the community and tried out a new Booze and Games Pairing segment. Come see which booze we think goes with games that we choose for one another What We're Playing: -Fallout 76 (beta) -Call of...
What We're Playing:

-Fallout 76 (beta)
-Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
-Whispering Willows
-The Room
-Reigns: Her Majesty

What We're Reading:

-Watch Me Play: TL Taylor
-Restart: Gordon Korman

What We're Drinking:

-Ciderboys Lemon Cello Cider
-Ciderboys Lemon Cello Cider (with a shot of whisky)]]>6828games,gaming,video_gamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-magic-colonizer-fingers-let-s-chat-about-lara-croft--15948252
What We're Playing:
Maplestory 2Forza Horizon 4FigmentThe Gardens BeneathState of Decay 2Reigns: Her Majesty
What We're Reading:
Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya NobleSurvive the Night by Danielle VegaTo All the Boys I've Loved Before Jenny Hahn
What We're Drinking:
Mango Raspberry Vodka and Grapefruit Sparkling WaterWhisky and GingerMike's Hard Lemonade
Links of Note
EightBitBlonde on MixerEightBitBlonde's BlogGirls on Games]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2018/10/12/episode-180-magic-colonizer-fingers-lets-chat-about-lara-croftFri, 12 Oct 2018 19:30:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk with Partnered Mixer content creator, blogger, podcaster, and freelance Community Manager and Consultant, Alicia Alexandra (@eightbitblonde) about Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018). What We're Playing: Maplestory 2Forza Horizon...
What We're Playing:
Maplestory 2Forza Horizon 4FigmentThe Gardens BeneathState of Decay 2Reigns: Her Majesty
What We're Reading:
Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya NobleSurvive the Night by Danielle VegaTo All the Boys I've Loved Before Jenny Hahn
What We're Drinking:
Mango Raspberry Vodka and Grapefruit Sparkling WaterWhisky and GingerMike's Hard Lemonade
Links of Note
EightBitBlonde on MixerEightBitBlonde's BlogGirls on Games]]>5339girls on games,shadow of the tomb raider,tomb raider,video gamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-we-are-all-indie-viduals-after-all--15910335http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17811Thu, 27 Sep 2018 01:01:51 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Samantha, Alisha, and Jordyn sit down and talk about the indie games they've been playing lately.1735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-post-pax-parlay-pax-west-2018--15910339http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17794Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:31:38 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Alisha and Samantha sit down and talk about PAX West, salty gamers, and whatever else comes to mind.5984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-you-say-social-gaming-like-it-s-a-bad-thing--15910343http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17763Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:16:12 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week Alisha and Samantha sit down and talk about social gaming.5584falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-gaming-is-for-everyone-on-games-access-and-inclusivity--15910338http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17744Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:28:52 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we are joined by Melissa Boone and Jerome Hagan, Team XBox User Researchers who focus on Minecraft, online safety, and Gaming is For Everyone.6536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-i-have-a-nightmare-a-conversation-about-detroit-become-human--15910340http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17733Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:54:30 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk with TreaAndrea Russworm and Yussef Cole about Detroit: Become Human. 8933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-the-shape-of-things-to-come-our-favorites-from-e3-2018--15910359http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17708Fri, 15 Jun 2018 22:45:06 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 174: The Shape of Things to Come: Our Favorites From E3 2018 (Click to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn).  With E3 ending this week Alisha and Sam have come together to talk about the games that...6666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-hate-play-and-hashtags-a-conversation-with-megan-condis--15910354http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17704Tue, 05 Jun 2018 16:56:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 173: Hate-Play and Hashtags: A Conversation with Megan Condis (Click to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we have a conversation with Megan Condis, author of the new book Gaming...6305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-regular-people-in-irregular-circumstances-a-conversation-with-undead-labs--15910358http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17676Tue, 22 May 2018 14:29:10 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 172: Regular People in Irregular Circumstances: A Conversation with Undead Labs (Click to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we are joined by Brant Fitzgerald and Geoffrey Card of...7221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-take-the-cannoli-how-mafia-the-game-can-serve-as-a-model-for-video-game-design--15910360http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17607Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:00:19 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 171: Take the Cannoli: How Mafia (the game) Can Serve As a Model for Video Game Design (Click to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn).  This week we have a conversation with Alisha Karabinus and...5527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-the-stories-of-the-station-a-conversation-with-kevin-harwood--15910364http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17414Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:48:14 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 169: The Stories of The Station: A Conversation with Kevin Harwood (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talked with Kevin Harwood, the Creative Director &...5092falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-she-came-to-slay-a-conversation-on-community-building-and-video-games--15910369http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17364Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:35:50 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 168: She Came to Slay: A Conversation on Community Building and Video Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we are joined by NYMG and Mixer community...6497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-no-such-thing-as-a-stupid-question-taking-on-your-questions--15910370http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17312Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:00:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 167: No Such Thing As A Stupid Question: Taking On Your Questions (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week Alisha and Sam answer questions submitted to the show...3650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-looking-back-looking-foward-our-favorites-of-2017-and-most-anticipated-of-2018--15910376http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17254Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:32:24 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 166: Looking Back, Looking Foward: Our Favorites of 2017 and Most Anticipated of 2018 (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we chat about our favorite games...7813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-thunderbird-strike-and-the-power-of-indigenous-game-design-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-lapensee--15910375http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17147Sat, 16 Dec 2017 15:00:51 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 165: Thunderbird Strike and the Power of Indigenous Game Design: A Conversation with Elizabeth Lapensee (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we had an amazing...7070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-on-minstrelsy-and-mayhem-a-conversation-with-yussef-cole--15910382http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17121Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:24:13 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 164: On Minstrelsy and Mayhem: A Conversation with Yussef Cole (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk to games journalist motion designer, Yussef Cole...6270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-two-tums-hidden-agenda-spoilercast--15910379http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17066Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:08:02 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 163: Two Tums: Hidden Agenda Spoilercast (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk about Supermassive Games' Hidden Agenda for Playstation 4. This is a true...4812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-that-dude-at-a-party-a-conversation-with-jennifer-malkowski-and-treaandrea-russworm--15910384http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=17033Fri, 03 Nov 2017 19:59:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 162: That Dude at a Party: A Conversation with Jennifer Malkowski and TreaAndrea Russworm (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week Alisha wanted to title the...8274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-podcast-please-on-podcasts-and-the-problem-of-cool-scholarship--15911010
What We’re Playing:
OverwatchFortnite: Battle RoyaleStardew Valley
What We're Reading
Esperanza Rising
What We're Drinking
Bourbon and SourSweetwater Triple Tail IPAVodka and Fruit Juice]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/10/20/episode-161-podcast-please-on-podcasts-and-the-problem-of-cool-scholarshipFri, 20 Oct 2017 19:30:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we talk about doing podcasts (and other non-traditional work) as a form of scholarship and what that means for us as academics and members of the communities that we write and podcast about using Hannah McGregor's Chronicle of Higher...
What We’re Playing:
OverwatchFortnite: Battle RoyaleStardew Valley
What We're Reading
Esperanza Rising
What We're Drinking
Bourbon and SourSweetwater Triple Tail IPAVodka and Fruit Juice]]>5496academics,podcasting,scholarshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-dad-jokes-spooky-corn-a-halloween-special--15910391http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=16960Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:42:25 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 160: Dad Jokes & Spooky Corn: A Halloween Special (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk our favorite horror games and films as well as other gaming...6511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-some-people-just-need-killing-a-conversation-with-hazel-monforton-on-dishonored-2-death-of-the-outsider--15910397http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=16901Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:13:31 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 159: Some People Just Need Killing: A Conversation with Hazel Monforton on Dishonored 2: Death of the Outsider (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk...5423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-the-two-jaakko-problem-the-problem-of-representation-in-game-studi--15911016
Links of Note:

NYMG Call for Submissions

What We’re Playing:
Conan ExilesMario + RabbidsOverwatchFortniteMake Hexa
What We’re Reading
Getting Gamers by Jamie MadiganThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
What We’re Drinking
Bourbon and SourGrapefruit vodka and La CroixVodka and Crystal Light]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/09/09/episode-158-the-two-jaakko-problem-the-problem-of-representation-in-game-studiSat, 09 Sep 2017 19:30:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we chat about the perils and pitfalls of having a particular history of a the field of game studies laid out in a journal special issue when there is an apparent lack of diversity, disciplinary representation, and more. The title “The Two...
Links of Note:

NYMG Call for Submissions

What We’re Playing:
Conan ExilesMario + RabbidsOverwatchFortniteMake Hexa
What We’re Reading
Getting Gamers by Jamie MadiganThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
What We’re Drinking
Bourbon and SourGrapefruit vodka and La CroixVodka and Crystal Light]]>5841game studies,history,representationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-navigating-spaces-being-together-in-and-through-games--15910402http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=16738Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:15:38 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 157: Navigating Spaces: Being Together In and Through Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we chat about always online games that don't offer a single...4960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-pizza-party-is-the-best-party-oh-and-our-video-game-summer-run--15911017
This week we chat about what we've been playing this summer and what we are going to be playing to close the summer out before school starts back in a few weeks. We also talk about representation through character body types in Overwatch and Fortnite (aka thick thighs and lies?) , streaming as a gamer, and community building.

Links of Note:
Sam's (nymgamer_saffista) Mixer channel http://mixer.com/nymgamer_saffista
What We’re Playing:
OverwatchHearthstonePerceptionBoard Games (7 Wonders, Splendor)FortnitePath of Exile betaDead Rising 4
What We're Reading
Poor Unfortunate Soul by Serena ValentinoThe Expanse by James S. A. CoreyVermillion by Molly TanzerComics (Paper Girls, Vision)The Gendered Society by Michael KimmellThe Proteus Paradox by Nick Yee
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/08/04/episode-156-pizza-party-is-the-best-partyoh-and-our-video-game-summer-runFri, 04 Aug 2017 13:30:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 156 Pizza Party is the Best Party...Oh, and Our Video Game Summer Run Down  This week we chat about what we've been playing this summer and what we are going to be playing to close the summer out before school starts back in a few weeks. We...
This week we chat about what we've been playing this summer and what we are going to be playing to close the summer out before school starts back in a few weeks. We also talk about representation through character body types in Overwatch and Fortnite (aka thick thighs and lies?) , streaming as a gamer, and community building.

Links of Note:
Sam's (nymgamer_saffista) Mixer channel http://mixer.com/nymgamer_saffista
What We’re Playing:
OverwatchHearthstonePerceptionBoard Games (7 Wonders, Splendor)FortnitePath of Exile betaDead Rising 4
What We're Reading
Poor Unfortunate Soul by Serena ValentinoThe Expanse by James S. A. CoreyVermillion by Molly TanzerComics (Paper Girls, Vision)The Gendered Society by Michael KimmellThe Proteus Paradox by Nick Yee
 ]]>5871character design,podcast,videogames,video gamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-rebooting-boyhood-and-playing-games-for-girls--15911020
What We’re Playing:

-Overwatch

-Ever Oasis

-Perception

-Lego Dimensions

What We’re Reading

-Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer

-Mort (Discworld) by Terry Pratchett

-Technofeminism by Judy Wajcman]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/07/07/episode-155-rebooting-boyhood-and-playing-games-for-girlsFri, 07 Jul 2017 20:30:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week we have a conversation with Carly Kocurek, author of Coin-Operated Americans: Rebooting Boyhood at the Video Game Arcade (2015) and Brenda Laurel: Pioneering Games for Girls (2017) and developer of games like Choice Texas. We chat about Al...
What We’re Playing:

-Overwatch

-Ever Oasis

-Perception

-Lego Dimensions

What We’re Reading

-Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer

-Mort (Discworld) by Terry Pratchett

-Technofeminism by Judy Wajcman]]>6152arcades,brenda laurel,carly kocurek,disney,video gamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-2017-e3-wrap-up-what-we-loved-and-what-we-didn-t--15911022
What We’re Playing:
Super Lucky’s TaleAshenRefunctOverwatch
What We’re Drinking
Varied Cranberry Peach mock/cocktails]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/06/22/episode-154-2017-e3-wrap-up-what-we-loved-and-what-we-didntThu, 22 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerAs a follow up to episode 153, this week we talk about what we saw and played at E3 as well as talking about the things that we are most (and least) excited to get our hands on. What We’re Playing: Super Lucky’s TaleAshenRefunctOverwatch What We’re...
What We’re Playing:
Super Lucky’s TaleAshenRefunctOverwatch
What We’re Drinking
Varied Cranberry Peach mock/cocktails]]>7121e3,ps4,videogames,video games,xbox one xfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-champagne-wishes-and-e3-dreams--15910648http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=16528Fri, 09 Jun 2017 17:05:35 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 153: Champagne Wishes and E3 Dreams (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we talk what we want to see (or not) at E3. A good conversation between...4402falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-then-is-not-now-on-nostalgia-in-games--15910650http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=16479Fri, 26 May 2017 18:15:21 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 152: Then is Not Now: On Nostalgia in Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we talk about nostalgia in and around video games. We also talk...6002falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-coming-together-over-streams-a-conversation-with-justin-clark--15910649http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=16418Fri, 12 May 2017 23:51:05 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 151: Coming Together Over Streams: A Conversation with Justin Clark (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we are joined by Twitch streamer Justin...7365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-on-recognition-representation-and-revolution-a-conversation-with-treaandrea-russworm--15910654http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=16356Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:40:04 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 150: On Recognition, Representation, and Revolution: A Conversation with TreaAndrea Russworm (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, BlogTalk Radio, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week in the podcast we had an...8300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-now-you-see-me-on-streaming-games-and-representation--15911029
What We’re Playing:
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMass Effect: AndromedaHearthstoneBlackwood CrossingThe Sexy Brutale
What We’re Reading
Between the World and MeThe Homesick Phone Book
What We’re Drinking
Ace Perry Hard Cider3 Floyds Gumball HeadNew Glarus Spotted Cow]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/04/17/episode-149-now-you-see-me-on-streaming-games-and-representationMon, 17 Apr 2017 20:00:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week in the podcast that was cursed (aka the cursedcast) we talk about streaming, streamers, and representation as an part of our ongoing series of podcasts talking to streamers from marginalized populations. We lost our original podcast but the...
What We’re Playing:
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMass Effect: AndromedaHearthstoneBlackwood CrossingThe Sexy Brutale
What We’re Reading
Between the World and MeThe Homesick Phone Book
What We’re Drinking
Ace Perry Hard Cider3 Floyds Gumball HeadNew Glarus Spotted Cow]]>5374representation,streaming,twitch,video gamestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-it-s-all-fun-and-games-on-childhood-play-and-video-games--15911027
What We're Playing:
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMass Effect: AndromedaHorizon: Zero DawnLittle InfernoThe Flame and the FloodFallout 4Little Big Planet 3Never AloneYahtzee with Buddies
What We're Reading:
Video Games and CreativityThe Geek FeministJane EyreChanging Minds: The Art and Science of Changing Our Own and Other People’s Minds]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/04/01/episode-148-its-all-fun-and-games-on-childhood-play-and-video-gamesSat, 01 Apr 2017 15:00:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThis week are joined by early childhood education specialist Heather Bernt (@ece_nerd) of the Cause An Effect podcast and Lauren Woolbright, Assistant Professor of New Media Studies at Alma College. We had an amazing conversation about the role of...
What We're Playing:
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMass Effect: AndromedaHorizon: Zero DawnLittle InfernoThe Flame and the FloodFallout 4Little Big Planet 3Never AloneYahtzee with Buddies
What We're Reading:
Video Games and CreativityThe Geek FeministJane EyreChanging Minds: The Art and Science of Changing Our Own and Other People’s Minds]]>6203children,education,play,playful learningtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-147-on-streams-and-things-a-chat-with-girl-tribe-gaming-s-jen-motoonxbox--15911028
What We’re Playing:
Halo Wars 2Riptide GP: RenegadeGems of WarShift HappensHorizon: Zero DawnLeaving LyndowMetal Gear Solid VKentucky Route ZeroAnother Lost Phone
What We’re Reading:
The Girl with All the GiftsSpeakThe Dark Side of Game Play 
 ]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/03/03/ep-147-on-streams-and-things-a-chat-with-girl-tribe-gamings-jen-motoonxboxFri, 03 Mar 2017 15:30:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerIn this week’s episode we talk with Jen (@MotoOnXbox) co-founder and podcast co-host at Girl Tribe Gaming and streamer on Beam What We’re Playing: Halo Wars 2Riptide GP: RenegadeGems of WarShift HappensHorizon: Zero DawnLeaving LyndowMetal Gear Solid...
What We’re Playing:
Halo Wars 2Riptide GP: RenegadeGems of WarShift HappensHorizon: Zero DawnLeaving LyndowMetal Gear Solid VKentucky Route ZeroAnother Lost Phone
What We’re Reading:
The Girl with All the GiftsSpeakThe Dark Side of Game Play 
 ]]>4796beam,girl tribe gaming,@motoonxbox,streamingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-sometimes-we-play-games-on-boards--15911034http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/02/18/episode-146-sometimes-we-play-gameson-boards-1Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:00:27 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 146: Sometimes We Play Games on Boards (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode we talk about board games with our guest Tony Bushner. There’s also lots of talk of...6772board games,hearthstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-sometimes-you-have-to-kill-things-on-games-and-self-care--15911032http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/02/03/episode-145-sometimes-you-have-to-kill-things-on-games-and-self-careFri, 03 Feb 2017 15:32:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 145: Sometimes You Have to Kill Things: On Games and Self-Care (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode we talk about games and self-care. We spend some time talking...5334education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-the-f-ck-you-line-games-and-emotion--15911031http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/01/20/episode-144-the-fck-you-line-games-and-emotion-1Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:10:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 143: The F*ck You Line: Games and Emotion (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode we talk about games and emotion using a chapter from Katherine Isbister’s book How...6933emotions,games,katherine isbistertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-best-worst-and-everything-in-between-goty-2016--15911038http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2017/01/06/episode-143-best-worst-and-everything-in-between-goty-2016Fri, 06 Jan 2017 17:24:50 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 143: Best, Worst, and Everything In Between: GOTY 2016 (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode we talk about our picks for GOTY as well as the games we...6726education,feminism,games,gaming,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-2016-a-podcast-year-in-relief--15911035http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/12/23/episode-142-2016-a-podcast-year-in-relief-1Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:21:09 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 142: 2016: A Podcast Year in Relief (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode several of us have chosen our favorite podcast moments from the last year and brought them...3942podcast,year in reviewtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-all-i-want-for-giftmas-2016-edition--15911041http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/12/09/episode-141-all-i-want-for-giftmas-2016-editionFri, 09 Dec 2016 15:48:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 141: All I Want for Giftmas (2016 Edition) (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode we take some time to talk about gifts that we’d like to give to...4916education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-racism-and-worldbuilding-in-mafia-iii-a-conversation-with-joshara-edwards--15911036http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/11/11/episode-140-racism-and-worldbuilding-in-mafia-iii-a-conversation-with-joshara-edwards-1Fri, 11 Nov 2016 19:10:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 140: Racism and Worldbuilding: A Conversation with Joshara Edwards (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this week’s episode we talk with Joshara Edwards. Joshara is a game developer...5156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-when-horror-gets-real-the-halloween-episode--15911039http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/10/28/episode-139-when-horror-gets-real-the-halloween-episodeFri, 28 Oct 2016 18:07:54 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 139: When Horror Gets Real: The Halloween Episode (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk about what we are playing and watching as we all hold our own private Halloween...6201education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-her-name-is-moon-moon-remasters-sequels-and-a-tale-of-games-to-come--15911045http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/10/14/episode-138-her-name-is-moon-moon-remasters-sequels-and-a-tale-of-games-to-come-1Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:20:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 138: “Her Name is Moon-Moon!”: Remasters, Sequels, and A Tale of Games to Come (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk about what we are playing and looking forward...5878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-a-turtle-named-shelly-firewatch-with-me--15911046http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/09/30/episode-137-a-turtle-named-shelly-firewatch-with-meFri, 30 Sep 2016 14:00:40 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 137: A Turtle Named Shelly: Firewatch With Me (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we come together to talk about turtles, bees, and mysteries in the Wyoming mountains. That’s...6025education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-dangerous-depictions-a-conversation-with-tommi-godwin--15911044http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/09/17/episode-136-dangerous-depictions-a-conversation-with-tommi-godwin-1Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:00:12 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 136: Dangerous Depictions: A Conversation with Tommi Godwin (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we are joined by guest, Tommi Godwin. Tommi is a veteran, she was an officer, a...5954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-just-too-canadian-a-conversation-on-feminist-game-studies-with-emma-vossen--15911043http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/09/02/episode-135-just-too-canadian-a-conversation-on-feminist-game-studies-with-emma-vossenFri, 02 Sep 2016 16:34:41 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 135: Just Too Canadian: A Conversation on Feminist Game Studies with Emma Vossen  (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk with outgoing Editor-in-Chief  of First Person...5829education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-hauntings-a-conversation-with-the-deep-end-games-amanda-gardner--15911047http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/08/19/episode-134-hauntings-a-conversation-with-the-deep-end-games-amanda-gardner-1Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:50:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 134: Hauntings: A Conversation with The Deep End Games’ Amanda Gardner  (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk with writer, producer, and co-founder of The Deep End...3286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-on-toxic-activism-with-gil-almogi-ignoring-trolls-and-focusing-on-systems--15911048http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/08/05/episode-133-on-toxic-activism-with-gil-almogi-ignoring-trolls-and-focusing-on-systemsFri, 05 Aug 2016 14:56:50 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 133: On Toxic Activism with Gil Almogi: Ignore the Trolls and Focus on the Systems  (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk with freelance games writer Gil Almogi...6725education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-fade-to-white-colorblind-racism-in-games--15911059http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/07/22/episode-132-fade-to-white-colorblind-racism-in-games-1Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:07:21 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 132: Fade to White: Colorblind Racism in Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk about what role race and racism play in representation and characterization in...7750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-gamer-classes-and-gamer-personalities-what-kind-of-gamer-are-you--15911051http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/07/08/episode-131-gamer-classes-and-gamer-personalities-what-kind-of-gamer-are-youFri, 08 Jul 2016 19:04:43 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 131: Gamer Classes and Gamer Personalities: What Kind of Gamer Are You? (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we talk about our own personality traits and how they align (or...5795education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-the-games-we-need-a-conversation-with-evan-narcisse--15911061http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/06/24/episode-130-the-games-we-need-a-conversation-with-evan-narcisse-1Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:00:39 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 130: The Games We Need: A Conversation with Evan Narcisse (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week we are joined by pop culture critic Evan Narcisse (@EvNarc) to talk race and...6423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-gay-farming-on-digging-dating-and-identity-politics-in-stardew-valley--15911053http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/06/10/episode-129-gay-farming-on-digging-dating-and-identity-politics-in-stardew-valleyFri, 10 Jun 2016 14:00:09 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 129: Gay Farming; On Digging, Dating, and Identity Politics in Stardew Valley (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). This week Jynx joins us for their first podcast and we have a little...5800education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-never-alone-and-the-gifts-of-our-ancestors-a-conversation-with-amy-fredeen--15911060http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/05/27/episode-128-never-alone-and-the-gifts-of-our-ancestors-a-conversation-with-amy-fredeen-1Fri, 27 May 2016 14:00:08 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 128: Never Alone and the Gifts of Our Ancestors: A Conversation with Amy Fredeen (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). Last night we were privileged (nay blessed) to have a conversation...4860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-brains-and-games-a-chat-with-deborah-budding-on-neurodiversity-and-games--15910696http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=13734Fri, 13 May 2016 13:49:28 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 127: Brains and Games: A Chat Deborah Budding on Neurodiversity and Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk with Deborah Budding (@Nebula63),...7233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-a-conversation-under-the-shade-tree-with-andre-brock--15911052http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/04/29/episode-126-a-conversation-under-the-shade-tree-with-andr-brock-1Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:07:13 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 126: A Conversation Under the Shade Tree With André Brock.  (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk with André Brock (aka @DocDre). André is an Assistant Professor...8496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-speaking-light-into-the-darkness-a-conversation-with-nico-d--15910699http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=13513Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:00:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 125: Speaking Light Into the Darkness: A Conversation with Nico D.  (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk with Nico D. (aka@appleciderwitch) formerly of the Justice Points...6204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-alison-rapp-nintendo-and-the-future-of-the-games-industry--15911056http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/04/01/episode-124-alison-rapp-nintendo-and-the-future-of-the-games-industryFri, 01 Apr 2016 14:36:39 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 124: Alison Rapp, Nintendo, and the Future of the Games Industry (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk amongst ourselves about Nintendo’s termination of Alison Rapp, online...4931education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-where-the-river-takes-us-a-conversation-with-gwen-frey-of-the-molasses-flood--15911058http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/03/18/episode-123-where-the-river-takes-us-a-conversation-with-gwen-frey-of-the-molasses-floodFri, 18 Mar 2016 14:00:02 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 122: Where the River Takes Us: A Conversation with Gwen Frey of The Molasses Flood (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk with Gwen Frey from The Molasses Flood the developers...5505education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-we-got-you-a-pony-a-conversation-with-lauren-stone-and-travis-stout--15911057http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2016/03/04/episode-122-we-got-you-a-pony-a-conversation-with-lauren-stone-and-travis-stoutFri, 04 Mar 2016 15:20:24 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 122: “We Got You A Pony!”: A Conversation with Lauren Stone and Travis Stout (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). In this episode we return to Trumbull Valley for more discussions with folks from...5696education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-everything-is-awful-but-for-now-we-fight--15910703http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=13027Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:05:32 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 121: Everything Is Awful: But For Now We Fight (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). The episode in which we talk about our lives and how we see them matching up with the questionable methods of...4698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-who-s-your-daddy-society-s-take-on-faulty-fathers-and-monstrous-mothers--15910704http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=12859Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:28:15 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 120: Who's Your Daddy?: Society's Take on Faulty Fathers and Monstrous Mothers (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). The episode in which we talk about Joe Williams' early access Steam game, Who's...5494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-sometimes-we-study-vaginas-the-5th-anniversary-episode--15910705http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=12625Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:54:44 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 119: Sometimes We Study Vaginas: The 5th Anniversary Episode (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). Tomorrow marks our fifth(!) anniversary, and in celebration, we gathered the whole current crew for...6574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-who-gets-to-be-a-gamer-a-conversation-with-latoya-peterson--15910707http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=12510Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:00:11 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 118: Who Gets to Be a Gamer?: A Conversation with Latoya Peterson (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk to the fabulous Latoya Peterson, creator of Fusion's Girl Gamer...7501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-lost-in-liminal-space-a-chat-with-melissa-bianchi--15911063http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2015/12/11/episode-117-lost-in-liminal-space-a-chat-with-melissa-bianchi-1Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:30:36 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 117: Lost in Liminal Space: A Chat with Melissa Bianchi (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk to Melissa Bianchi from University of Florida about her research . We talk...4271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-submerged-an-interview-with-ed-orman-of-uppercut-games--15911070http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2015/11/27/episode-116-submerged-an-interview-with-ed-orman-of-uppercut-gamesFri, 27 Nov 2015 18:07:09 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 116: Submerged: An Interview with Ed Orman of Uppercut Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). In this episode we talk to Ed Orman of Uppercut Games about their beautiful games, Submerged...3890education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-life-is-weird-on-choice-and-consequences-in-life-is-strange--15911068http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2015/11/13/episode-115-life-isweird-on-choice-and-consequences-in-life-is-strange-1Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:50:12 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 115: Life is…Weird: On Choice and Consequences in Life is Strange (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). This episode we sit down and talk about DONTNOD’s episodic game, Life is Strange. All of...6138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-no-one-benefits-from-exclusion-a-conversation-with-lauren-warren--15911072http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2015/10/30/episode-114-no-one-benefits-from-exclusion-a-conversation-with-lauren-warrenFri, 30 Oct 2015 05:11:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 114: No One Benefits From Exclusion: A Conversation with Lauren Warren (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn).   This episode, we sat down with Lauren Warren of Black Girl Nerds to talk first-person...6865education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-scared-shitless-and-loving-it-what-to-play-watch-and-read-this-halloween--15911069http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2015/10/16/episode-113-scared-shitless-and-loving-it-what-to-play-watch-and-read-this-halloween-1Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:00:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 113: Scared Shitless and Loving It: What to Play, Watch, and Read This Halloween (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). The episode where we talk about all of our favorite scary books, games,...5792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-on-latinx-nerds-and-hispanic-heritage-month-a-conversation-with-sylvia-monreal--15910711http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=11573Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:00:01 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 112: On LatinX Nerds and Hispanic Heritage Month: A Conversation with Sylvia Monreal (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). We sat down with Sylvia Monreal of ¿Como Se Dice Nerd? to talk about her...5624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-on-anita-sarkeesian-ti-ies-as-reward--15910715http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=11367Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:00:21 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 111: On Anita Sarkeesian: Ti**ies as Reward (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). This show is definitely not for the easily offended. Tonight we talk about Anita Sarkeesian's latest mini-episode on...6758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-back-to-school-special-learning-with-through-and-around-games--15910719http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=11039Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:50:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 110: Back to School Special: Learning With, Through, and Around Games (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). With school starting recently for all of us, we've been thinking a lot about games as...7453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-games-identification-and-culture-a-conversation-with-adrienne-shaw--15910720http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=10811Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:00:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 109: Games, Identification, and Culture: A Conversation with Adrienne Shaw (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes, Stitcher, or TuneIn). Not a milestone episode numerically, but what a shift: we added contributor Bianca...7453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-love-is-a-battlefield-games-that-we-love--15910717http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=10581Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:00:45 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 108: Love is a Battlefield: Games That We Love (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes or Stitcher). Tonight we just sat down and talked about some of our favorite games and why they are our favorites. It was lighthearted...7285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-a-conversation-with-dr-kishonna-gray--15910724http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=10220Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:05:20 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 107: A Conversation with Dr. Kishonna Gray (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes or Stitcher). We don't always get to sit down with other academics who care as much about games as we do, but when we do, we talk for hours…...8894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-this-ashly-burch-interview-is-strange--15910718http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=10049Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:00:12 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 106: This Ashly Burch Interview Is Strange (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes or Stitcher). Or maybe it's just awesome! Who knows, really? What we do know is this: we talked Life Is Strange, Adventure Time, voice...6267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-dialogue-critique-and-privilege--15910721http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=9906Sun, 12 Jul 2015 14:00:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 105: Dialogue, Critique, and Privilege (Right click and save as to download, or find us on iTunes or Stitcher). For Episode 105, we welcomed three friends of the show in to talk about some difficult topics. We were joined by Dr. Cody Reimer...6091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-because-the-apocalypse-is-about-people-or-an-interview-with-undead-labs--15910723http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=9496Fri, 26 Jun 2015 04:55:30 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 104: Because the Apocalypse Is About People, or An Interview with Undead Labs (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher). It's not any kind of secret that we like State of Decay — we've written extensively on...7611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-e3-and-the-year-of-fours--15910732http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=9122Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:49:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 103: E3 and the Year of Fours (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher). Our show was long, the news was deep, and it was late, late, late when we crept away to sleep (or to play video games after hours of...8419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-elfroot-bells-and-potato-crops-or-pick-plant-repeat-forever-tedium-in-games--15910730http://www.nymgamer.com/?p=8774Fri, 29 May 2015 13:44:23 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 102: Elfroot, Bells, and Potato Crops, or Pick, Plant, Repeat Forever: Tedium in Games (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher) Long title, for extra tedium. In this episode, featuring special guest Tanya D.,...6177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-rage-on-fleek-on-choice-feminism-and-diverse-identities--15910727http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=8506Fri, 15 May 2015 14:19:42 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 101: Rage On Fleek: On Choice Feminism and Diverse Identities (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher) The episode where we talk about "Choice Feminism" and how we understand what it means and what the...6296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-part-the-second-from-diversity-to-dialogue-trees-a-conversation-with-brianna-wu--15910728http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=8147Sat, 02 May 2015 13:35:46 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 100 (Part the Second): From Diversity to Dialogue Trees: A Conversation with Brianna Wu (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher) So it wasn't all parties and mayhem in our celebration of our 100th podcast...5484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-part-the-first-come-play-with-us-or-you-had-one-job--15910742http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=8154Sat, 02 May 2015 13:33:14 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 100 (Part the First): Come Play With Us; Or, "You Had One Job!" (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher) What a milestone: 100 episodes! And to celebrate, not one but two episodes, not at all alike in dignity:...10911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-august-and-everything-after-an-actual-discussion-on-ethics-and-gamers--15910733http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=7680Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:00:36 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 99: August and Everything After: An Actual Discussion on Ethics and Gamers (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher) This week, Alex, Alisha, and Sam talked GamerGate, the continuing, shifting mass that...6589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-treating-through-play-a-conversation-with-philippe-a-menard--15910729http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=7367Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:45:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerGet the new episode! (Right click and save as to download, or hit us up on iTunes or Stitcher) This week, we talked games and mental illness with Philippe A. Ménard, a scriptwriter at Ubisoft Montreal, among other things, who recently held forth on...5132falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-let-s-talk-about-let-s-plays--15910734http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=7018Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:00:49 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 97: Let's Talk About Let's Plays  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about Let's Plays and their potential as critical media.6700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-it-s-all-about-community-a-chat-with-david-hulegaard--15910736http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=6704Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:50:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 96: It's All About Community: A Chat with Dave Hulegaard  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about games and narrative with sci-fi/paranormal author and Bioware Canada Community Manager, David...5484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-strange-choices-discussion-of-life-is-strange-episode-one--15910743http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=6527Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:30:52 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 95: Strange Choices: Discussion of Life is Strange (Episode One)  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about the first installment of DontNod's episode game, Life is Strange. Spoiler alert, we talk...7665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-gamingconfessions-the-deep-dark-secrets-of-nymg--15910741http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=6364Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:33:33 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 94: #gamingconfessions: The Deep Dark Secrets of NYMG  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we divulge our deepest, darkest #gamingconfessions. Come and listen to ours and then feel free to share yours...6359gamingconfessionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-we-ve-got-nothing-but-time-on-finding-time-to-play-games-for-fun-and-research--15910739http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=6241Fri, 23 Jan 2015 06:35:24 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 93: We've Got Nothing But Time: On Finding Time to Play Games for Fun and Research (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about finding time to play games as gamers, researchers, and parents. We...7259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-it-was-the-best-of-games-it-was-the-worst-of-games--15910740http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=6150Fri, 09 Jan 2015 03:24:14 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 92: It Was the Best of Games, It Was the Worst of Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Welcome to 2015 and we start with a discussion of our best and worst games of 2014. We are joined this week by guest and NYMG...6678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-the-happy-meal-argument-no-such-thing-as-a-boy-girl-toy--15911108http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/12/13/episode-91-the-happy-meal-argument-no-such-thing-as-a-boygirl-toySat, 13 Dec 2014 11:42:15 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 91: The Happy Meal Argument: No Such Thing as a Boy/Girl Toy (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about gendered marketing of new toys (and the toys themselves) and wax nostalgic...6244education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-girls-and-their-toys-on-toys-done-right--15911109http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/11/21/episode-90-girls-and-their-toys-on-toys-done-right-1Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:26:06 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 90: Girls and Their Toys: On Toys Done Right (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) As we get closer to Christmas we hope to turn to happier things…like toys. In this episode we wanted to talk...7317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-spirits-of-spring-a-case-for-diversity-in-games--15910745http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5972Fri, 07 Nov 2014 05:53:17 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 89: Spirits of Spring: A Case for Diversity in Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about the Spirits of Spring, the new game that looks at bullying from Minority Media. Stay tuned after the...5864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-legos-and-lady-parts-on-gamer-anticipation-and-participation--15910746http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5903Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:03:37 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 88: Legos and Lady Parts: On Gamer Anticipation and Participation (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about the games that we are most looking forward to in the coming months and why as well as...6329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-on-guilty-pleasure-games-or-it-was-destin-y-ed-to-happen--15910749http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5833Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:04:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 87: On Guilty Pleasure Games; Or, It was Destin(y)ed to Happen (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about guilty pleasure games and what constitutes them.5538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-a-narrative-by-any-other-name-on-the-importance-of-narrative-in-games--15910748http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5783Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:42:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerA Narrative By Any Other Name: On the Importance of Narrative in Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about the importance of narrative in games and just what narrative is.5299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-down-the-rabbit-hole-and-back-again-more-on-gamergate-and-women-in-the-gaming-community--15910751http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5690Thu, 11 Sep 2014 05:53:19 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 85: Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again: More on "Gamergate" and Women in the Gaming Community (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about "gamergate" and community building among diverse gamer...5062falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-standing-around-with-your-in-your-hand-on-terrorism-zoe-quinn-and-anita-sarkeesian--15910752http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5600Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:59:29 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 84: Standing Around With Your %#@& In Your Hand: On Terrorism, Zoe Quinn, and Anita Sarkeesian (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about the difference between harassment and terrorism on the...6534falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-absent-mental-defect-hbo-s-love-child-documentary-and-the-games-addiction-defense--15910750http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5508Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:00:12 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 83: Absent Mental Defect: HBO's Documentary, Love Child, and the Games Addiction Defense (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode HBO's documentary, Love Child, and video game addiction scapegoating (again).5215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-tears-from-a-gamer-video-games-as-emotional-catalysts--15910755http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5437Sat, 19 Jul 2014 01:32:04 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 82: Tears from a Gamer: Video Games as Emotional Catalysts (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about emotional game, games that have made us cry or just think more deeply about emotional issues...6933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-chatting-in-the-clubhouse-a-conversation-with-stacey-deddo--15910756http://www.samanthablackmon.net/notyourmamasgamer/?p=5372Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:08:14 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 81: Chatting in the Clubhouse: A Conversation with Stacey Deddo (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) While Nintendo may have it's Treehouse (and awesome localization writer/editor, Stacey Deddo) this week she visit's the...7204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-it-s-the-sam-and-wendi-show-smart-women-sparse-crew-talking-about-upcoming-games--15911110http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/06/27/episode-80-its-the-sam-and-wendi-show-smart-women-sparse-crew-talking-about-upcoming-gamesFri, 27 Jun 2014 02:31:36 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 80: It’s the Sam and Wendi Show: Smart Women, Sparse Crew Talking About Upcoming Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) With everyone else moving or traveling it’s a pretty sparse show this week, but Sam...3965education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-it-s-a-damned-shame-summer-gaming-and-our-piles-of-shame--15911112http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/06/05/episode-79-its-a-damned-shame-summer-gaming-and-our-piles-of-shameThu, 05 Jun 2014 18:00:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 79: It’s a Damned Shame: Summer Gaming and Our Piles of Shame (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about our plans for gaming this summer and share our dirty little...4649education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-the-daily-grind-purposes-of-grinding-in-video-games--15911114http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/05/22/episode-78-the-daily-grind-purposes-of-grinding-in-video-games-1Thu, 22 May 2014 15:33:26 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 78: The Daily Grind: Purposes of Grinding in Video Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about grinding in video games. Why we do it, what we learn from it, and...6490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-dominique-pamplemousse-the-fat-lady-sings-of-gender--15911121http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/05/08/episode-77-dominique-pamplemousse-the-fat-lady-sings-of-gender-1Thu, 08 May 2014 06:42:06 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 77: Dominique Pamplemousse: The Fat Lady Sings of Gender (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk with Deirdre Kiai, designer of Dominique Pamplemousse, about games as critical critique and...6198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-the-aha-moment-how-did-we-get-here-from-there--15911119http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/04/25/episode-76-the-aha-moment-how-did-we-get-here-from-thereFri, 25 Apr 2014 13:42:15 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 76: The AHa! Moment: How Did We Get Here From There (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk the AHa moments that led us into game studies. Citywide cable internet issues cause...6084education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-if-not-points-and-badges-then-what-on-gamification--15911118http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/04/10/episode-75-if-not-points-and-badges-then-what-on-gamification-1Thu, 10 Apr 2014 23:02:57 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 75: If Not Points and Badges, Then What: On Gamification (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about gamification and the future of games based learning. Definitely a fun way to learn...6210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-failing-in-order-to-win-the-role-of-failure-in-games-and-game-studies--15911123http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/03/27/episode-74-failing-in-order-to-win-the-role-of-failure-in-games-and-game-studiesThu, 27 Mar 2014 21:47:23 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 74: Failing (in Order) to Win: The Role of Failure in Games and Game Studies (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about failure in gameplay and game studies. We are...6469education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-right-wrong-and-everything-in-between-on-ethics-in-video-games--15911125http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/03/06/episode-73-right-wrong-and-everything-in-between-on-ethics-in-video-games-1Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:55:56 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 73: Right, Wrong, and Everything In Between: On Ethics in Video Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about ethics in and around games.5287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-lady-legs-and-tentacle-monsters--15911130http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/02/22/episode-72-lady-legs-and-tentacle-monstersSat, 22 Feb 2014 01:37:34 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 72: Lady Legs and Tentacle Monsters: What Will You Do for a Game? (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about the things that we are willing to put up with (or...6873education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-the-unconventional-dwarf-an-interview-with-tof-ecklund-and-rhiannon-reyes--15911134http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/02/06/episode-71-the-unconventional-dwarf-an-interview-with-tof-ecklund-and-rhiannon-reyes-1Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:22:58 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 71: The Unconventional Dwarf: An Interview with Tof Ecklund and Rhiannon Reyes (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk to Tof and Rhiannon about their new book on creating...7871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-new-year-new-views-predictions-and-resolutions-for-2014--15911127http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2014/01/09/episode-70-new-year-new-views-predictions-and-resolutions-for-2014Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:56:07 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 70:  New Year, New Views: Predictions and Resolutions for 2014 (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The first episode of the new year and our first live video episode. Come and check out our predictions for...6315education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-and-game-of-the-year-goes-to--15911124http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/12/19/episode-69-and-game-of-the-year-goes-to-1Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:52:04 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 69:  And Game of the Year Goes To… (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we end the year talking about our individual game of the year choices. Which would you like to...6425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-giants-and-volcanoes-history-of-marketing-to-women-or-not--15911132http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/12/05/episode-68-giants-and-volcanoes-history-of-marketing-to-women-or-notThu, 05 Dec 2013 09:10:21 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 68: Giants and Volcanoes: History of Marketing to Women (or Not) (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Please ignore the fact that we called this episode 67 in the intro, we were clearly delusional. Episode 68...7713education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-i-used-to-go-black-friday-shopping-then-i-took-an-arrow-to-the-elbow--15911126http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/11/14/episode-67-i-used-to-go-black-friday-shopping-then-i-took-an-arrow-to-the-elbow-1Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:00:21 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 67: I Used to Go Black Friday Shopping, Then I Took An Arrow to the Elbow (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we give some insight into our favorite holiday gifts, for ourselves...5647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-put-an-ace-bandage-on-those-things-talking-games-research-with-carly-finseth--15911135http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/10/31/episode-66-put-an-ace-bandage-on-those-things-talking-games-research-with-carly-finsethThu, 31 Oct 2013 05:54:23 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 66: Put An Ace Bandage On Those Things: Talking Games Research with Carly Finseth (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about games research, why we do what we do, and where...6774education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-spirit-walk-with-me-the-grand-theft-auto-v-spoilercast--15911163http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/10/17/episode-65-spirit-walk-with-me-the-grand-theft-auto-v-spoilercast-1Thu, 17 Oct 2013 06:54:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 65: Spirit Walk With Me: The Grand Theft Auto V Spoilercast (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where all five of us come together to spoil GTAV in more ways than one. It’s a...7784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-quiet-woman-on-silent-women-in-video-games-and-on-underpants--15911129http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/10/03/episode-64-quiet-woman-on-silent-women-in-video-games-and-on-underpantsThu, 03 Oct 2013 14:48:39 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 64: Quiet, Woman!: On Silent Women in Video Games and On Underpants (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Alex, Sam, and Sarah come together to consider Metal Gear Solid’s mute sniper, agency, and silent women in...5058education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-a-cornucopia-of-topics-we-ve-got-plenty-to-talk-about--15911136http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/09/19/episode-63-a-cornucopia-of-topics-weve-got-plenty-to-talk-aboutThu, 19 Sep 2013 14:05:28 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 63: A Cornucopia of Topics: We’ve Got Plenty to Talk About (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Join us as we talk about the resurgence of the argument that violent games make violent people as...6556education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-a-cornucopia-of-topics-we-ve-got-plenty-to-talk-about--15911128http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/09/19/episode-63-a-cornucopia-of-topics-weve-got-plenty-to-talk-about-1Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:05:28 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 63: A Cornucopia of Topics: We’ve Got Plenty to Talk About (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Join us as we talk about the resurgence of the argument that violent games make violent people as...6556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-the-3-new-r-s-rape-respect-and-responsibility-in-the-geek-community--15911133http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/09/05/episode-62-the-3-new-rs-rape-respect-and-responsibility-in-the-geek-communityThu, 05 Sep 2013 08:06:21 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 62: The 3 New R’s: Rape, Respect, and Responsibility in the Geek Community  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode that almost wasn’t. After trying for 3 weeks we finally got this week’s...4846education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-redeemed-by-the-blood-the-one-drop-redemption-rule-for-minority-protagonists--15911140http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/08/08/episode-60-redeemed-by-the-blood-the-one-drop-redemption-rule-for-minority-protagonists-1Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:00:05 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 60: Redeemed by the Blood: The One Drop Redemption Rule for Minority Protagonists (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about race in video game characters and discuss the possibility of...5004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-vag-up-on-the-strength-of-women-in-game-s--15911144http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/07/29/episode-59-vag-up-on-the-strength-of-women-in-games-1Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:22:02 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 59: “Vag Up”: On the Strength of Women in Game(s) (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about our favorite female protagonists and what the difficulty of these choices means for...5372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-remember-me-and-the-plight-of-the-female-protagonist--15911141http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/07/11/episode-58-remember-me-and-the-plight-of-the-female-protagonist-1Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:15:37 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 58: Remember Me and the Plight of the Female Protagonist (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) In this episode we talk about Dontnod’s Remember Me and Nilin as the female protagonist. We answer a few viewer...7473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-zombies-at-the-beach-a-conversation-about-summer-gaming--15911139http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/06/19/episode-57-zombies-at-the-beach-a-conversation-about-summer-gamingWed, 19 Jun 2013 11:21:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 57: Zombies at the Beach: A Conversation About Summer Gaming (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about various facets of summer gaming. It’s a light hearted episode and we are joined...6433education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-what-s-passion-got-to-do-with-it-on-men-doing-feminism--15911143http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/05/31/episode-56-whats-passion-got-to-do-with-it-on-men-doing-feminism-1Fri, 31 May 2013 11:42:02 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 56: What’s Passion Got to Do With It?: On Men Doing Feminism (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we discuss whether or not men can do feminist work. Come on and join in...5153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-mommy-dearest-a-mother-s-day-tribute-to-mamas-who-game-with-their-kids--15911149http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/05/12/episode-55-mommy-dearest-a-mothers-day-tribute-to-mamas-who-game-with-their-kidsSun, 12 May 2013 15:32:52 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 55: Mommy Dearest: A Mother’s Day Tribute to Mamas Who Game With Their Kids (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we hear from mothers who game with their children (in myriad ways). We...6251education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-raising-a-self-saving-princess-an-interview-with-mike-hoye--15911147http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/04/25/episode-54-raising-a-self-saving-princess-an-interview-with-mike-hoye-1Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:39 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 54: Raising a Self Saving Princess: An Interview with Mike Hoye (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode in which we talk with Mike Hoye, the dad who hacked The Legend of Zelda: The...5755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-lara-croft-whimpering-idiot-or-feminist-icon--15911153http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/04/16/episode-53-lara-croft-whimpering-idiot-or-feminist-iconTue, 16 Apr 2013 06:31:03 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 53: Lara Croft: Whimpering Idiot or Feminist Icon? (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode in which we talk about Tomb Raider! It’s a long episode and the first half is us talking about what...7919education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-the-proof-in-the-pudding-doing-the-academic-gamer-thing--15911145http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/03/20/episode-52-the-proof-in-the-pudding-doing-the-academic-gamer-thing-1Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:16:26 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 52: The Proof in the Pudding: Doing the Academic Gamer Thing (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode in which we talk a bit about our presentations that were delivered at the 4Cs conference in...5903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-don-t-psychoanalyze-me-a-romantic-valentine-s-day-episode--15911148http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/02/14/episode-51-dont-psychoanalyze-me-a-romantic-valentines-day-episodeThu, 14 Feb 2013 13:53:34 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 51: Don’t Psychoanalyze Me: A Romantic Valentine’s Day Episode (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode in which we talk about all of the usual stuff and some deeply twisted stuff under the guise of...6101education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-we-re-golden-celebrating-episode-50-with-meagan-marie--15911156http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/02/04/episode-50-were-golden-celebrating-episode-50-with-meagan-marie-1Mon, 04 Feb 2013 04:19:35 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 50: We’re Golden!: Celebrating Episode 50 With Meagan Marie (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Our 50th episode where we are joined by Meagan Marie, community manager for Tomb Raider (Crystal Dynamics). Meagan she...7338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-the-choices-we-make-the-walking-dead--15911154http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/01/24/episode-49-the-choices-we-make-the-walking-deadThu, 24 Jan 2013 07:19:11 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 49: The Choices We Make: The Walking Dead (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we totally spoil TellTale Games’ The Walking Dead (all 5 episodes). We discuss the choices that we made in each...6455education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-and-the-award-goes-to-our-best-and-worst-of-2012--15911157http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2013/01/07/episode-48-and-the-award-goes-to-our-best-and-worst-of-2012-1Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:00:07 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 48: And the Award Goes To: Our Best and Worst of 2012 (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about favorite games and biggest disappointments of 2012. We also share our wildest...5600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-leaving-ourselves-behind-an-interview-with-the-able-gamers-foundation-s-mark-barlet--15911151http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/11/30/episode-47-leaving-ourselves-behind-an-interview-with-the-able-gamers-foundations-mark-barletFri, 30 Nov 2012 16:48:39 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 47: Leaving Ourselves Behind: An Interview with The Able Gamers Foundation’s Mark Barlet (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk to Mark Barlet, CEO of the Able Gamers Foundation and the winner of...4355education,feminism,games,gaming,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-schooled-an-interview-with-christa-charter-author-of-schooled-a-lexy-cooper-videogam--15911531http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/11/17/episode-46-schooled-an-interview-with-christa-charter-author-of-schooled-a-lexy-cooper-videogamSat, 17 Nov 2012 15:41:17 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 46: Schooled!: An Interview with Christa Charter, Author of Schooled: A Lexy Cooper Videogame Mystery (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode in which we talk to Christa Charter about her latest novel, her time...4651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-corrected-all-i-ever-needed-to-know-about-history-i-learned-from-video-games--15911537http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/11/05/episode-45-corrected-all-i-ever-needed-to-know-about-history-i-learned-from-video-gamesMon, 05 Nov 2012 04:07:39 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 45: All I Ever Needed to Know About History I Learned From Video Games  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about history and video games, more specifically Assassin’s Creed III and Assassin’s...6067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-i-see-dead-people-games-to-play-on-all-hallow-s-eve-or-any-other-time--15911541http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/10/18/episode-44-i-see-dead-people-games-to-play-on-all-hallows-eve-or-any-other-timeThu, 18 Oct 2012 02:06:59 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 44: I See Dead People: Games to Play On All Hallow’s Eve (Or Any Other Time)  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about scary games that we recommend (or not) for this bewitching season. We go...5373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-it-s-all-about-me-narrative-modding-feminism-and-games--15911539http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/10/04/episode-43-its-all-about-me-narrative-modding-feminism-and-gamesThu, 04 Oct 2012 00:52:11 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 43: It’s All About Me: Narrative Modding, Feminism, and Games  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about narrative spaces outside of games and how they can be feminist tools. Yeah, and there...6949falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-the-wiiu-announcement-episode-recap--15911542http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/09/18/episode-42-the-wiiu-announcement-episode-recapTue, 18 Sep 2012 13:00:28 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 42: The WiiU Announcement Episode Recap  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we do a quick recap of the awesome episode that didn’t record. We talk about the WiiU launch announcement as well as the...2182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-what-it-means-to-be-a-female-gamer--15911540http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/08/30/episode-41-what-it-means-to-be-a-female-gamerThu, 30 Aug 2012 06:11:17 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 41: What It Means to Be a Female Gamer  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about what it means (to each of us) to be a woman gamer. The episode where we share a bit of what being gamers and women...5045falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-call-me-the-listener-email-episode--15911545http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/08/16/episode-40-call-me-the-listener-email-episodeThu, 16 Aug 2012 19:48:22 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 40: Call Me!: The Listener Email Episode  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we answer some great questions from listeners. After the usual sign off we added the audio from our video mail question and answer...5443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-how-much-is-that-booth-babe-in-the-window-booth-babes-feminism-and-context--15911543http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/07/31/episode-39-how-much-is-that-booth-babe-in-the-window-booth-babes-feminism-and-contextTue, 31 Jul 2012 20:56:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 39: How Much Is That Booth Babe in the Window: Booth Babes, Feminism, and Context  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about booth babes in the larger context of feminism and sexism in the games...5239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-teacher-there-s-a-game-in-my-classroom-games-and-learning--15911544http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/07/12/episode-38-teacher-theres-a-game-in-my-classroom-games-and-learningThu, 12 Jul 2012 09:04:33 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 38: Teacher, There’s a Game in My Classroom!: Games and Learning  (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about games and education in like of some new moves in the field from the likes of EA, Valve, and...5338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-whoa-v-gina-lollipop-chainsaw-tomb-raider-and-the-need-for-sarkeesian-s-cultural-cr--15911546http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/06/26/episode-37-whoa-vgina-lollipop-chainsaw-tomb-raider-and-the-need-for-sarkeesians-cultural-crTue, 26 Jun 2012 02:09:24 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 37: “Whoa V*gina: Lollipop Chainsaw, Tomb Raider, and the Need for Sarkeesian’s Cultural Critique” (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we segue from last week’s episode to this week’s by talking about rape...4662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-i-raped-you-rape-culture-and-the-mis-education-of-the-gamer--15911548http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/06/08/episode-36-i-raped-you-rape-culture-and-the-mis-education-of-the-gamerFri, 08 Jun 2012 19:51:17 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 36: “‘I Raped You!’: Rape Culture and The Mis-Education of the Gamer” (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The catalyst for this week’s episode was Patricia Hernandez’s Kotaku article “Three Words I Said to the Man I...6491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-i-m-sexist-and-i-know-it-sneaky-sneaky-till-the-soapbox-comes-out--15911549http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/05/22/episode-35-im-sexist-and-i-know-it-sneaky-sneaky-till-the-soapbox-comes-outTue, 22 May 2012 21:06:14 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 35 : “I’m Sexist and I Know It: Sneaky Sneaky Till the Soapbox Comes Out” (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where Sam, Alex, and Nicole record in one space and have drunch (aka drinks and lunch). They each...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-shut-up-and-take-it-death-threats-and-the-new-industry-norm--15911547http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/04/27/episode-34-shut-up-and-take-it-death-threats-and-the-new-industry-normFri, 27 Apr 2012 04:49:13 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 34 : “Shut Up and Take It!: Death Threats and the New Industry Norm” (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where Alex Layne narrowly escapes death herself and we talk about death and assault threats against...4468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-vagina-blocked-on-sex-games-and-community-supported-developers--15911550http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/04/13/episode-33-vagina-blocked-on-sex-games-and-community-supported-developersFri, 13 Apr 2012 04:59:44 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 33 : “Vagina Blocked!: On Sex, Games, and Community Supported Developers” (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) More on feral children and an interesting discussion between male led and female led community funded...4985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-no-man-no-problems-female-female-character-interactions-in-games--15911551http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/03/30/episode-32-no-man-no-problems-female-female-character-interactions-in-gamesFri, 30 Mar 2012 08:46:11 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 32 : “No Man? No Problems?: Female-Female Character Interactions in Games” (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where Sam calls other people’s children feral and we talk about interaction between female...5356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-monstrous-mamas-milfs-and-m-androgeny-femshep-ripley-and-chun-li-s-p3nis--15911559http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/03/09/episode-31-monstrous-mamas-milfs-and-mandrogeny-femshep-ripley-and-chun-lis-p3nisFri, 09 Mar 2012 06:56:00 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 31 : “Monstrous Mamas, MILFs, and (M)androgeny: Femshep, Ripley, and Chun Li’s P3nis” (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about female protagonists on (stereo)typically male roles. Focus on...6471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-an-nymg-interview-with-game-designer-sheri-graner-ray--15911554http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/02/28/episode-30-an-nymg-interview-with-game-designer-sheri-graner-rayTue, 28 Feb 2012 16:45:19 +0000Not Your Mama's Gamer“If you ask people to hire who they like, what you end up with is a homogenous team. People like people who are just like themselves.” An interview with game designer Sheri Graner Ray Sheri Graner Ray Interview (click here to listen, right click to...1869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-women-behaving-badly--15911555http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/02/24/episode-29-women-behaving-badlyFri, 24 Feb 2012 06:33:17 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 29 : Women Behaving Badly (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we are joined by guest co-host Nicole Marie and we talk about misogyny in the games industry in light of the Bioware/Jennifer Hepler. We also talk...5548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-blinded-by-the-gas-light-psychological-torture-in-video-games--15911557http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/02/11/episode-28-blinded-by-the-gaslight-psychological-torture-in-video-gamesSat, 11 Feb 2012 02:20:42 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 28 : Blinded by the (Gas)Light: Psychological Torture in Video Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we are joined by guest co-host Charlotte Hyde and we talk about gaslighting in video games. Links of...4580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-brains-making-using-and-eating-them-on-countdowns-and-cognition-in-video-games--15911562http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/01/27/episode-27-brains-making-using-and-eating-them-on-countdowns-and-cognition-in-video-gamesFri, 27 Jan 2012 20:16:54 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 27 : Brains! Making, Using, and Eating Them: On Countdowns and Cognition in Video Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about the games that we are anticipating most in 2012. 2011 gave us a lot of...5186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-i-m-not-a-grave-robber-i-m-a-pragmatist-puzzle-games-and-the-best-and-worst-of-20--15911558http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2012/01/13/episode-26-im-not-a-grave-robber-im-a-pragmatist-puzzle-games-and-the-best-and-worst-of-20Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:10:42 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 26 : I’m Not A Grave Robber, I’m a Pragmatist: Puzzle Games and the Best (and Worst) of 2011 (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we are joined by guest host Adam Strantz while we talk about our favorite and...5599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-the-lesbian-avenger-my-mmo-can-beat-your-mmo--15911561http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/12/15/episode-25-the-lesbian-avenger-my-mmo-can-beat-your-mmoThu, 15 Dec 2011 20:24:18 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 25 : The Lesbian Avenger: My MMO Can Beat Your MMO (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about our MMO time capsule. We talk about our favorite MMOs and learn that Sam has been gaming longer than Alex...5430falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-i-ve-got-a-dragon-on-my-back-with-rpgs-the-first-one-is-free--15911570http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/12/03/episode-24-ive-got-a-dragon-on-my-back-with-rpgs-the-first-one-is-freeSat, 03 Dec 2011 02:10:27 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 24 : I’ve Got A Dragon on My Back: With RPGs the First One is Free (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe)   This week we talk about our RPG time capsule. We are joined by our guest co-host, Charlotte Hyde for a great...3839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-hitting-the-oh-sh-t-button-time-capsule-3-first-person-shooters--15911563http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/11/17/episode-23-hitting-the-oh-sht-button-time-capsule-3-first-person-shootersThu, 17 Nov 2011 06:44:55 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 23 : Hitting the “Oh Sh*t Button”: Time Capsule 3: First Person Shooters (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about our FPS time capsule as well as the week plus that we have lost playing Call of Duty:...5510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-it-s-the-end-of-days-time-capsule-2-games-of-the-apocalypse--15911569http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/11/04/episode-22-its-the-end-of-days-time-capsule-2-games-of-the-apocalypseFri, 04 Nov 2011 17:56:27 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 22: It’s the End of Days: Time Capsule 2: Games of the Apocalypse (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) As dr. b.’s grandmother would say “It’s the end of days” and this week we talk about apocalyptic games as social...4832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-blood-is-thicker-than-voodoo-time-capsule-1-zombies--15911567http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/10/21/episode-21-blood-is-thicker-than-voodoo-time-capsule-1-zombiesFri, 21 Oct 2011 06:33:04 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 21: Blood is Thicker Than VooDoo: Time Capsule 1: Zombies (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Just in time for Halloween. This week we talk about zombie games as social critique. Links of Note: Isamu Kamikokuryo thinks...4178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-everybody-wants-to-be-master-chief-on-masculinity-and-intersectionality--15911566http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/10/07/episode-20-everybody-wants-to-be-master-chief-on-masculinity-and-intersectionalityFri, 07 Oct 2011 19:32:52 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 20: Everybody Wants to Be Master Chief: On Masculinity and Intersectionality (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about masculinity and intersectionality. Men, race, sexuality, and anything else that...4696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-kratos-is-a-giant-p-nis-video-games-and-the-manly-man-archetype--15911572http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/09/30/episode-19-kratos-is-a-giant-pnis-video-games-and-the-manly-man-archetypeFri, 30 Sep 2011 05:52:27 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 19: Kratos is a Giant P*nis: Video Games and the Manly Man Archetype (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we talk about masculinity in games…yep, you read it right. Masculinity. Duke Nukem, Gears of War,...5168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-quick-and-dirty-free-games-and-extra-life--15911568http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/09/23/episode-18-quick-and-dirty-free-games-and-extra-lifeFri, 23 Sep 2011 06:56:20 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 18: Quick and Dirty: Free Games and Extra Life (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) This week we have sick kids and co-hosts so we did a quick podcast to choose the winner of the copy of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and run...630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-you-say-feminist-whore-like-it-s-a-bad-thing-race-and-gender-in-dead-island-and-deus-ex--15911571http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/09/09/episode-17-you-say-feminist-whore-like-its-a-bad-thing-race-and-gender-in-dead-island-and-deus-exFri, 09 Sep 2011 05:41:40 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 17: You Say Feminist Whore Like It’s a Bad Thing: Race and Gender in Dead Island and Deus Ex (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) We talk about Techland’s Dead Island, Eidos/Square Enix’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Tea...5608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-boobilicious-or-she-was-ours-on-the-fleeting-cultural-moment-in-video-games--15911573http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/08/26/episode-16-boobilicious-or-she-was-ours-on-the-fleeting-cultural-moment-in-video-gamesFri, 26 Aug 2011 06:31:28 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 16: Boobilicious; Or, She Was Ours: On the Fleeting Cultural Moment in Video Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Where we do our Indie game of the week: Clockwork Man, The Sims Social, and commercial games as...5464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-flipping-the-bird-on-indie-games-as-agents-of-change--15911576http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/08/12/episode-15-flipping-the-bird-on-indie-games-as-agents-of-changeFri, 12 Aug 2011 16:33:59 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 15: Flipping the Bird: On Indie Games as Agents of Change (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Technical Note: We were trying out a new mic this week and it was possessed. We apologize for any crackles and pops. We did...5658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-dashboard-jesus-on-religion-and-video-game-critique--15911574http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/07/29/episode-14-dashboard-jesus-on-religion-and-video-game-critiqueFri, 29 Jul 2011 06:25:09 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 14: Dashboard Jesus: On Religion and Video Game Critique (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Revisiting religion and video games because it was too big for one episode (and probably for 2). We talk about a boatload of...5255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-5-losing-our-religion-religion-and-video-games--15911578http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/07/14/episode-125-losing-our-religion-religion-and-video-gamesThu, 14 Jul 2011 05:29:53 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 12.5: Losing Our Religion (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) Video games and religion. Religion in COTS games and religious games. The episode that we couldn’t count as 1# because we recorded it on the 1#th and we were...5138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-we-re-live-and-damned-near-drunk--15911575http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/06/24/episode-12-were-live-and-damned-near-drunkFri, 24 Jun 2011 03:27:35 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 12: We’re Damn Near Drunk (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode we record live and finish up interesting discussions on sex, games, and toys in general. Definitely not one to be missed! Links of Note: Gamified...4410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-sex-and-misogyny-in-games--15911579http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/13/scitech/main20070918.shtml NPD […]]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/06/15/episode-11-sex-and-misogyny-in-gamesWed, 15 Jun 2011 06:46:26 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 11: Sex and Misogyny in Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk more about L.A. Noire (and sex!). It’s our read of L.A. Noire, new Facebook and iOS games, and much much more! Links of Note:...http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/13/scitech/main20070918.shtml NPD […]]]>5067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-the-big-1-0-l-a-noire-ate-our-brains--15911585http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/05/27/episode-10-the-big-1-0-la-noire-ate-our-brainsFri, 27 May 2011 05:17:12 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 10: The Big 1-0: L.A. Noire Ate Our Brains! (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk mostly about L.A. Noire. It’s our 10th episode and we’re just going for it! Links of Note: Call of Duty: MW3...4407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-lesbian-lap-dances-or-games-and-sexuality-pt-1--15911581http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/05/13/episode-9-lesbian-lap-dances-or-games-and-sexuality-pt-1Fri, 13 May 2011 06:03:25 +0000Not Your Mama's Gamer(“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about games and sexuality. This week we focus on representations of sexual orientation in video games. Links of Note: Brink has zillions of character variations and...4250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-you-re-a-friggin-cow-in-the-west-women-and-technology--15911580http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/04/29/episode-8-youre-a-friggin-cow-in-the-west-women-and-technologyFri, 29 Apr 2011 05:30:33 +0000Not Your Mama's Gamer(“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about women and technology. dr. b. drops a few f-bombs while drinking tea for the royal wedding, Alex goes mad-eyed dog crazy, and Sarah…she’s a friggin’ cow in the...5151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-gamification-it-s-more-than-just-playing-games--15911583http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/04/15/episode-7-gamification-its-more-than-just-playing-gamesFri, 15 Apr 2011 05:29:33 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 7 is here! Gamification; It’s More than Just Playing Games (“Save As” to download or head over to iTunes to subscribe) The episode where we talk about gamification and education and clear up some of the mis-conceptions. dr. b. rants a bit and...4793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-it-s-getting-hot-in-here-intersectionality-and-video-games-or-episode-6-is-live--15911584http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/04/01/episode-6-its-getting-hot-in-here-intersectionality-and-video-games-or-episode-6-is-liveFri, 01 Apr 2011 05:32:49 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 6: It’s Getting Hot in Here: Intersectionality and Video Games(“Save As” to download) The sixth episode of the Not Your Mama’s Gamer podcast where we talk about intersectionality and video games, identity, racism, football, and yes, the...5867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-hardcore-farmer-your-mama-is-a-gamer--15911589http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/03/16/episode-5-hardcore-farmer-your-mama-is-a-gamerWed, 16 Mar 2011 08:52:34 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 5: Hardcore Farming!: Your Mama is a Gamer(“Save As” to download) The fifth episode of the Not Your Mama’s Gamer podcast where we talk about intersectionality and gamers, the “new” hardcore gamer (according to Zynga), and President Obama on...4570falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-reality-is-broken-and-fantasy-may-not-be-much-better-off--15911590http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/03/04/episode-4-reality-is-broken-and-fantasy-may-not-be-much-better-offFri, 04 Mar 2011 05:39:01 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 4: Reality is Broken and the Fantasy May Not Be Much Better Off! (“Save As” to download) The fourth episode of the Not Your Mama’s Gamer podcast is live and ready for download. This is the episode that was supposed to talk about...4236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-skinner-box-logic-facebook-mmorpgs-and-freemium-games--15911588http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/02/18/episode-3-skinner-box-logic-facebook-mmorpgs-and-freemium-gamesFri, 18 Feb 2011 05:52:41 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 3: Skinner Box Logic, Facebook, MMORPGs, and Freemium Games (“Save As” to download) The episode in which we talk about Skinner Box logic, Facebook games, and MMORPGs. Dr. B. drops the F-bomb twice and apologizes profusely and Alex reviews...4681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-on-gender-mickey-and-hardcore-gaming--15911591http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/02/04/episode-2-on-gender-mickey-and-hardcore-gamingFri, 04 Feb 2011 07:00:16 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 2: Who Ya Callin’ Hardcore?!? (“Save As” to download) The second episode of Not Your Mama’s Gamer podcast where Alex, Sarah, and I talk about gender, hardcore gamers, 3D technology, depression, Sam’s video game compulsion, and Disney’s Epic...3848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-is-live--15911593http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nymgamer/2011/01/21/episode-1-is-liveFri, 21 Jan 2011 07:29:26 +0000Not Your Mama's GamerThe inaugural episode of the Not Your Mama’s Gamer podcast is now up (save as to download). It’s a great episode where Alex, Sarah, and I talk about gamefication, boy culture, Red Dead Redemption, and about anything else that comes to mind! Check it...4467falsefull