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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This 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 HorticultureThe Devil in MePokemon VioletHarvestella*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:Stone Imperial StoutA bootleg Sneaky SneakyLinks of Note:Selections from Jordyn's List:Candles: https://cantripcandles.com/collectionsCoffee Calendar: https://beanbox.com/coffee-gifts/coffee-advent-calendar Avatar Giftbox: https://thenickbox.com/pages/avatar-the-last-airbender-boxCustom Keycaps: https://nerdylittlesecrets.bigcartel.com/product/korok-botw-keycap

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

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