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The podcast where 3 intersectional feminists examine gaming and games through a feminist lens. New Episodes every Thursday. Alex, Jem and Matt believe gaming is good. Gaming is good for relaxation, for learning, for bringing people together and for your mental health. But like all media, there is both good and bad and we want to address how we make gaming a safe and healthy environment for women and minority groups (although lets not forget that people of colour are the global ethnic majorit ...
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Welcome to the Northern Rugby Podcast, hosted by Darren Beck & Pete Newbigin. The guys chat with current and ex professionals as well as business leaders involved within the rugby world. We cover all topics, from player histories and their journeys in the game, the development of rugby at all levels, current news and developments, to how rugby professionals transition away from the game and into a full time career post retirement. We're made by rugby fans, looking to give insight into this w ...
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Alex, Jem, and Matt return to disability in games and examine how disabled people are represented (or not) across game worlds, narratives, and mechanics. As always, the conversation is grounded in lived experience, intersectional feminism, and an openness to complexity. Key Talking Points From wheelchairs to invisible conditions—disability is broad…
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Exploring Allies in Gaming: The Good, The Bad, and The Betrayals In this episode, the hosts delve deep into what makes a bad ally in gaming and real life. They discuss various instances from popular games like 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,' 'Spyro,' 'Pandemic Legacy,' and 'Baldur's Gate III,' highlighting how betrayal and inconsistent allies impact ga…
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Exploring Warhammer 40K: Writing, Lore, and the Power of Short Stories - Featuring Chris Welcome back to another episode of Gaming the System! In this supplemental episode, our host is joined once again by Chris to dive deeper into writing within the Warhammer 40K universe. The conversation spans Chris’s journey into the 40K hobby, touching upon th…
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Exploring Allyship in Gaming: In-Game Companions and Real-Life Lessons In this episode, we dive into the concept of allyship, examining what makes an ally in the gaming world and how those lessons can be applied to real life. We discuss the different types of allies, from NPCs and animal companions to trading allies and equipment. Examples from gam…
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In this second part of our journey into the Woke Games Steam List, Matt, Jem, and Alex continue dissecting the spreadsheet compiled by a Steam group determined to flag games they believe are “too woke.” The list includes 1,600 titles categorised based on content they find politically or socially objectionable, particularly anything seen as pro LGBT…
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In this first half of our two-part deep dive, the Gaming the System crew tackles a bizarre and troubling corner of the gaming world: a Steam curator list designed to help players avoid so-called “woke” games. Yes, really. Matt, Jem, and Alex dissect this extensive (and often baffling) database compiled by those who see diversity, empathy, and inclu…
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In the second half of our conversation with Chris on writing in games, we dive even deeper into how writing has evolved across the gaming industry. From the early days of text-based adventures to cinematic storytelling powerhouses like God of War and Baldur's Gate 3, we explore what makes game writing work. We touch on the layered history of iconic…
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After two long years of anticipation, The Last of Us is back – and so are we! In this extra-long, spoiler-packed premiere special, Matt and Jem dive deep into the first two episodes of Season 2 in a raw, emotional, and fiercely analytical conversation that kicks off our brand new series. This double-length special sets the stage for the rest of our…
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Alex, Jem, and Matt are joined by lifelong writer and gamer Chris for a rich and unfiltered conversation on the craft of video game writing. They get into what sets game writing apart from other media like film, television, and books, exploring the challenges and unique storytelling power. Chris shares insights from both his hands-on experience of …
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In this final instalment of our Gamer Guilt series, we delve into the emotional baggage of gaming: the backlog shame spiral, perfectionism, and the internalised pressure to “do it right.” Hosted by Jem, with Alex and Matt in conversation, this episode is a thoughtful, funny, and heartfelt wrap-up on how guilt seeps into our gaming habits—and how we…
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In the fourth and final episode of our Baldur’s Gate 3 FanCast, Matt, Alex, Jem, and returning guest Fin wrap up our casting choices and fawn over the companions who’ve stolen our hearts and party spots. This time, it’s all about Karlach, Jaheira, and the one and only Boo - no, Minsc. From Minsc's psychology to shaking hands with Neil Newbon, this …
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In this episode, Alex, Jem, and Matt get stuck into more of March’s gaming headlines, with their signature intersectional feminist lens. From thick-thighed anime girls to cancelled superhero titles, the team digs into what’s driving trends—and who’s really benefitting. Highlights: Economic Recession = Thicker Thighs? A Japanese game producer claims…
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Gaming the System – March News Round-Up (Part 1) In This Episode: This week, your favourite feminist gaming trio—Alex, Jem, and Matt—dive into the March headlines with their signature mix of insight, laughter, and righteous indignation. From poker-playing indie darlings to FOMO-fueled spending sprees, we dissect the news through a feminist lens, as…
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Welcome back to Gaming The System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists 🎭 examine gaming through a critical lens. In this four-part series, we’re deep-diving into Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), imagining our dream cast for a potential TV adaptation 📺, and unpacking what makes these characters so compelling. Series Overview: We’re taking on the …
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Welcome back to Gaming the System, where three intersectional feminists examine gaming and games through a feminist lens! In this third installment of our Gamer Guilt series, Jem, Alex, and Matt dive into the financial side of gaming—how much we spend, how we justify it, and the guilt that sometimes comes with it. 💰 Gaming vs. Other Hobbies We rare…
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Welcome back to Gaming The System! This week, Jem, Alex, and Matt are back with Part 2 of our deep dive into gamer guilt—this time, exploring how guilt shows up in unexpected ways, from screen time worries to external judgement, and why we feel the need to justify our gaming habits. This episode goes beyond just gaming and into the big stuff—self-w…
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Gaming The System: Gamer Guilt Part 1 – Show Notes 🎮 Welcome back to Gaming The System! This week, Jem, Alex, and Matt dive into gamer guilt—that nagging feeling about how much time we spend gaming, what we play, and whether we’re making the “right” choices with our hobby. This episode focuses on time, priorities, and responsibility—how we fit gami…
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Fancast – Part 2 🎭 Welcome back, adventurers! Last time, we debated the perfect fan cast for three of Baldur’s Gate 3’s beloved (and despised) characters. This time, we’re diving even deeper into the party lineup—tackling the unstoppable force that is Lae’zel and the criminally underwritten Wyll. We also dive into the importance of …
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🎲 Baldur’s Gate 3 Fancast – Part 1 🎭 Welcome back to Gaming the System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists take a deep dive into the world of gaming! In this special Baldur’s Gate 3 fancast series, Matt, Alex, and Jem are joined by returning guest Fin, a certified BG3 superfan (with 693 hours logged, an Astarion tattoo, and a hand-sti…
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Episode Summary: Welcome back to Gaming The System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists explore the gaming world through a critical lens. In today’s episode, Alex, Jem, and Matt dive into the sheer volume of games released in 2024, discussing the staggering 19,000 titles on Steam alone. With so many games out there, is there really a n…
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Gaming the System News: Impact of Corporate Policy Changes on the Gaming Industry In the first episode of 2025, hosts Alex, Jem, and Matt dive into recent gaming and adjacent news stories through a feminist lens. They discuss the implications of Meta and Amazon scaling back their diversity programs due to political pressures and how this connects t…
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PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers​ #womengamers​ #feministgamingpodcast​ #feministgamers​ #intersectionalgaming​ #equalityingames​…
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"A Prominent Accessibility Advocate Worked With Studios anda Inspired Change. But She Never Actually Existed" https://www.ign.com/articles/a-prominent-accessibility-advocate-worked-with-studios-and-inspired-change-but-she-never-actually-existed ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscr…
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"A Prominent Accessibility Advocate Worked With Studios anda Inspired Change. But She Never Actually Existed" https://www.ign.com/articles/a-prominent-accessibility-advocate-worked-with-studios-and-inspired-change-but-she-never-actually-existed ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscr…
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PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equa…
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PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equa…
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Articles Mentioned: Claims that Olympic opening ceremony ‘mocked Christianity’ ignore the long-standing connection between Jesus and Dionysus - https://theconversation.com/claims-that-olympic-opening-ceremony-mocked-christianity-ignore-the-long-standing-connection-between-jesus-and-dionysus-236271 Attacks over gender make gold sweeter - Khelif - ht…
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PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equa…
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Articles Mentioned: Claims that Olympic opening ceremony ‘mocked Christianity’ ignore the long-standing connection between Jesus and Dionysus - https://theconversation.com/claims-that-olympic-opening-ceremony-mocked-christianity-ignore-the-long-standing-connection-between-jesus-and-dionysus-236271 Attacks over gender make gold sweeter - Khelif - ht…
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GTS performed our 2nd in-person live show at the Chichester Fringe festival. PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #femin…
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