Want more action in your MMORPG experience? Andy Velasquez, Lead Producer on Neverwinter, the D&D MMORPG from Perfect World and Cryptic Studios, talks with us this week. Andy shares some of the challenges faced by game producers and the many reasons he plays Neverwinter even when he's not at work. Have you tried Neverwinter? It's a… Continue reading Episode 66 – Andy Velasquez from Neverwinter
Occasionally, there is a movie or a documentary that changes your entire world view. This is not one of those times. The PBS Independent Lens documentary, Wonder Women, reaffirms everything we talk about on Game on Girl. Women (and men!) want strong heroes of both genders. Even better than that, they have a game for you… Continue reading Episode 65 – Wonder Women
Have we got a treat for everyone this week! We chat with Chris and Kelly Brown, hosts of The Married Gamers podcast. Topics range from gamers and gamification, relationships, good communication skills, and free beer. If you don't already subscribe to their show, you really should. On the eve of their 300th episode we can assure you they are a fun… Continue reading Episode 64 – The Married Gamers
If you're looking for a family friendly, non-violent tabletop role playing game, this is the episode for you. We talk with Mike Stevens from Star Line Publishing about their translation of a Japanese Tabletop Role Playing game, Golden Sky Stories. This whimsical game lets the players game as henge (hen-gay), magical animal creatures with the ability to take human… Continue reading Episode 63 – Mike Stevens: Golden Sky Stories
Bridging the gap between gamers and non-gamers: this is a topic that we've addressed many times on the show. This week we talk to author, host, and video game columnist, Genese Davis. Genese has written a novel, The Holder's Dominion, aimed at describing game culture and the desire to game to non-gamers. Listen to hear Genese's story about… Continue reading Episode 62 – Genese Davis
I know you've all been waiting for this discussion. Anita Sarkeesian's Tropes vs Women in Video Games is perhaps one of the most talked about and anticipated YouTube video series about video games. We analyze her argument in the first episode, Damsel in Distress Part 1, and its relation to many of the discussions we… Continue reading Episode 61 – Tropes vs Women in Video Games: Damsel in Distress Part 1
Do you love games? What about indie games? What about paying what you want for fantastic indie games? Well we've got the site for you! This week, we chat with Matt Cangialosi and Mike Gnade with Indie Game Stand. Every four days the Indie Game Stand offers a new game and you pay what you want for… Continue reading Episode 60 – Indie Game Stand
We have an awesome show for you this week! We interview Tom Eastman fromTrinket Studios! Two of Trinket's games were featured at PAX East this year, Color Sheep and Orion's Forge. Listen to the interview for details about the creative process, launching a studio, and some insight into making mobile games. We mention the Woolson plushies during the episode. If… Continue reading Episode 59 – Tom Eastman & Trinket Studios
Before I get to the write up for this week's episode, I'd just like to take a moment and send some positive thoughts to the people of Boston. The bombings after the Boston Marathon were horrific. If you are able, please consider donating blood in your city. Find a Red Cross center near you. This… Continue reading Episode 58 – LARPers Brandes and Rabbit
Trolls and Trolling. It's been a hot topic in the game community over the past few months. Two well publicized incidents happened in the same weekend at different cons. We talk about both in this episode and share some strategies for dealing with trolls. Read Meagan Marie's original article and commentary here, "What Would You… Continue reading Episode 57 – Dealing with Trolls
