BioWare is 30 years old and collapsing (relatable amirite) so we’re talking about the legacy, decline, and doubtful future of a studio whose work we’ve both really enjoyed this week. Then, Willa has brainworms for a new anime movie and Robin has two certified sicko games to share with the class.

Timestamps

(01:45) Complaining/reminiscing about BioWare

(33:50) Two quick, less depressing shoutouts for the Video Game History Foundation and Trans Joy Jam

(39:00) What else have Willa and Robin been up to this week? (feat. The Colors Within, Eternal Strands, Techno Banter)

Mentioned this week:

BioWare Studio Update

Digital Archive at VGHF Library

Arimia’s blog

Trans Joy Jam 2025

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Music 

Street Food by FASSounds

Things are bad right now, but you can help make them better. Please take some time to consider how you can help:

Call your elected officials to oppose anti-trans, anti-immigrant policies. It’s so easy, we promise!

Three big lists of trans advocacy orgs you should donate to and volunteer with

How to protect yourself and your neighbors from ICE

The Trans Literature Preservation Project

Trans Joy Game Jam

Lots of resources from Critical Distance

Find local mutual aid groups

Get free masks and Covid-19 tests

Huge spreadsheets of mutual aid, justice orgs, and more

Prisonculture shares a lot of good resources on Bluesky

How to Change Your Legal Name and Gender 101

LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory

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