NYMGamer’s podcast hosts and guests past and present include scholars, writers, and professionals from a variety of industries, but the focus is always the same: unpacking games from a feminist perspective, and having a good time while we’re at it.
278 Available Episodes (278 Total)Average duration: 01:42:26
Apr 15, 2023
Episode 244: It's All About Art: A Conversation with Christian Vasquez and Leah Augustine
01:41:59
This 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/chrisnvasquezLeah Augustine (she/her)https://www.artstation.com/leahaugustineWhat We're Playing PotionomicsTravelers RestValorantDeceive Inc*PUBGResident Evil 4 Remake*Code Received for streaming and review purposesWhat We're ReadingBabel by R.F. KuangThe Complete Making of Indiana Jones by J.W. Rinzler & Laurent Bouzereau Before They Are Hanged by Joe AbercrombieWhat We're DrinkingAce Pear CiderStrawberry and Cream Dr. Pepper and WhiskeyNegroniBlack House Modern Times Coffee Stout
Apr 02, 2023
Episode 243: Hosting the Host: A Conversation with Sam
01:41:53
This week Jordyn and Victoria get the opportunity to interview her about games and her history working in and around games.What We're Playing PotionomicsDredgeStardew ValleyDinkumGolf Club WastelandReturn of the Obra DinnWasteland 3What We're ReadingBabel by R.F. KuangWhat We're DrinkingAce Pineapple CiderSpriteModern Times Coconut StoutWater, lots of water
Mar 06, 2023
Episode 242: Love, But Make it Monstrous: A Conversation with Amanda Gardner About Romancelvania
01:15:37
This week Sam and Jordyn sit down with Amanda Gardner from The Deep End Games to talk about their upcoming game (March 7, 2023!), Romancelvania.What We're Playing PotionomicsPokemon VioletFire Emblem EngageOctopath Traveler IIDestiny 2: Lightfall*Majora's MaskWhat We're ReadingBabel by R.F. KuangBlack Buck by Mateo AskaripourMistborn series by Brandon SandersonWhat We're DrinkingBlack Cherry Sparkling WaterStone Imperial StoutWidow Jane Decadence Bourbon
Mar 03, 2023
Episode 241: To Love Queerly: Queer Characters & Games We Love
01:37:04
This 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 PotionomicsFire Emblem EngageWarlords Battlecry IIIAge of EmpiresDevourAvatar GenerationsWhat We're ReadingOphie's Ghosts by Justina IrelandBabel by R.F. KuangBlack Buck by Mateo AskaripourDawn of Yangchen by F.C. YeeWhat We're DrinkingAce CiderSelkie TeaDeath by Chocolate StoutWater, water flavored water
Feb 13, 2023
Episode 240: Black Games for BHM: Or; The Blackity Black Episode (Part 1?)
02:19:08
This week Sam sits down and talks with TreaAndrea Russworm (Professor of Fun, USC) and Cicero Holmes (Podcaster, Game Player, and still the Bruce Wayne of Brookago) about the definition and examples of Black games (and tangentially the wizard game that must not be named).What We're Playing God of War RagnorokGod of War (2018)Marvel SnapFire Emblem EngageMars BaseI am FutureFabledomSteamWorld Build
Jan 19, 2023
Episode 239: Our Most Anticipated Game Releases of 2023
01:34:24
This week we talk about the 2023 game releases that we are most excited for! What We're Playing God of War RagnorokPokemon VioletSpiderman: Miles MoralesKynseedLen's Island*GroundedCrusader Kings 3Core KeeperAvatar Legends*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.What We're ReadingBabel by RF KuangSpare by Prince HarryComics: Turf Wars, Ruins of the Empire, Patterns in TimeWhat We're DrinkingWhiskey GingerStrawberry LemonadeTropical Beer Hug, Imperial IPA
Dec 31, 2022
Episode 238: Our 2022 Top Five Games
01:55:59
This 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 WonderlandPokemon VioletMarvel 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 YeeAmari and the Great Game by B.B. AlstonWhat We're Drinking:Newtopia: Chai Me a RiverSneaky Sneaky
Episode 236: "What We're Playing" with TreaAndrea Russworm
01:53:13
This 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 IILonesome Village*Harvestella*Mario v Rabbids: Sparks of HopeFor the KingDeep Rock GalacticStrange HorticultueAgainst the StormGTA V OnlineSpiritfarerTacoma *Code was received for streaming and review purposes.What We're Reading: The Dawn of Yangchen by FC YeeAmari and the Great Game by B.B. AlstonThe Cold War by Odd Arne WestadAtomic Habits by James ClearThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.What We're Drinking:Stone Hazy IPAGolden State Radical Guava CiderFog Land Washington RieslingLinks of Note:[History Channel] The Toys That America Built: The Birth of Video Games
Sep 07, 2022
Episode 235: Pspspspsps: Let's Talk About Stray
01:44:27
This week we are talking about our experience playing Stray from BlueTwelve Studio. What We're Playing:Tower of FantasyStardew ValleyExtractionStray*Sea of ThievesThis War of MineFramed*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.What We're Reading:The Dawn of Yangchen by FC YeeI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeWhat We're Drinking:LemonadeIced CoffeeTemblor Brewing Co. Raspberry Creamsicle
Apr 15 | 01:41:59
Episode 244: It's All About Art: A Conversation with Christian Vasquez and Leah Augustine
Apr 02 | 01:41:53
Episode 243: Hosting the Host: A Conversation with Sam
Mar 06 | 01:15:37
Episode 242: Love, But Make it Monstrous: A Conversation with Amanda Gardner About Romancelvania
Mar 03 | 01:37:04
Episode 241: To Love Queerly: Queer Characters & Games We Love
Feb 13 | 02:19:08
Episode 240: Black Games for BHM: Or; The Blackity Black Episode (Part 1?)
Jan 19 | 01:34:24
Episode 239: Our Most Anticipated Game Releases of 2023
Dec 31 | 01:55:59
Episode 238: Our 2022 Top Five Games
Nov 27 | 02:17:58
Episode 237: It's Beginning to Look Like Giftmas!
Nov 15 | 01:53:13
Episode 236: "What We're Playing" with TreaAndrea Russworm
Sep 07 | 01:44:27
Episode 235: Pspspspsps: Let's Talk About Stray
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