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Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Listener questions for Chris:

@Sparklebliss:

What are the pros and cons of wading into social issues when you're already a public figure?

And, what makes it worth it?

@TimpoAdante:

You've live-tweeted MOBA competitions in the past. What is it that makes spectating MOBA matches so engaging?

If you could help create a game, what kind of game would it be?

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Chris: Path of Exile, NMS,

Tanya: Jotun, Stardew Valley, reading The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

David: Starbound

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @ChrisWarcraft

Chris’ Amazon Author page

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cypheroftyr.substack.com

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast or drop us a line at [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Listener question for Tim:

@JarrydHuntley

What is your favorite instrument and what is your least favorite instrument? Either to play or to listen to.

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Tim: Revolution 60, Jotun, WWE 2K15/16, A House of Keys and No Doors (Emmie Mears)

Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition, Masquerada

David: Star Trek Online, Fallout 4

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @TimpoAdante

SoundCloud: http://soundcloudcom/timpoandante

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cypheroftyr.substack.com

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast or drop us a line at [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Article:

IGDA Releases it's Diversity Report

Listener questions for Jarryd:

@ShareefJackson:

Are there any plans for integration with instagram, tumblr, other photo sharing sites?

@GarrickWinter:

As an educator, how would you like to see game education in schools change or evolve in the future?

@TimpoAdante:

With Art Club Challenge promoting minimalist art, what's been the most surprising piece you've seen so far?

With dating sim and death match modes "in the works," when can we expect the @artclubgame cart racing mode?

What's your favorite way to pass the time with your family?

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Jarryd: No Man’s Sky, Hue, Doom?

Tanya: Masquerada, Dragon Age Inquisition

David: Star Trek Online, Fallout 4

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @JarrydHuntley

Art Club Challenge

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

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Aaron J Amendola dropped by to talk about diversity in Geek spaces, VS The Universe and the Chicago nerd scene

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Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Questions for Aaron:

@GCPDMatt:

What would a game based on #TheGeekShow be like? What genre? Who's playable? (I imagine Rhythm Heaven)

Skylanders, LEGODimensions, or Amiibo?

@GeekMelange:

What is the fandom you most want to do a "Songs from the [X] Universe" skit to next?

What is the game you most want to see a movie or TV adaptation of?

Dennis Farr aka @aeazel

Is Loghain a sympathetic character? The choice with him in DA:I actually made me pause.

@TimpoAdante

Blackwall: Insult to Wardens everywhere or savior of the order?

Matchbox 20 or Smashmouth?

Who have two of your favorite guests been on #TheGeekShow, and why?

With the news we might get a Mass Effect remaster, what Bioware game(s) would you most like to see remastered?

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Aaron: PLAYING: Inside, Downwell, Dark Souls, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. WATCHING: Mr. Robot, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. READING: Captain Marvel, random Star Wars EU books.

Tanya: Pokemon GO, Sims 4 w/Dragon Age Mods

David: Starbound

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @Imaaronj

VS the Universe on Tumblr

VS the Universe on YouTube

VS The Universe on Google+

VS The Universe on Facebook

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

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Jennifer Hepler joined us for talk about her games writing work, Dragon Age 2, Breaking the Glass Level Cap and more.

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show at outoftokenscast.com. If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Questions for Jennifer

@NKJemisin

Were you consciously interrogating terrorism in the construction of Anders?

Were you consciously interrogating the willingness of authorities to benefit from oppression? (e.g. Elthina)

Does the "resolution" to the Mage-Templar war in DAI fit your original intentions? (I'm fine w/a yes/no.)

Do you have any non-game prose work out there? If so, where?

@cynixy (Anna McGill)

Q: How are you so awesome?

Follow-up Q: How do you STAY so awesome?

@ImAaronJ

Who was your favorite character to write for? Who was your favorite character that you didn't write for?

What are you currently reading?

When writing characters, how do you find a voice for them? Do you look at designs for the character or do you read a description of them? What's your technique for this?

@Thain1982

What kind of good can games/interactive media be used for if we stop insisting that they "just" be games

What project are you proudest to have worked on?

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Jennifer: Her Story, 1979 Revolution, (reading) Kate Elliot’s Black Wolves

Tanya: Sims 4 with Dragon Age Mods, Moon Hunters, Fossil Echo

David: Fallout Shelter

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @jbhepler

Women in Game Development: Breaking the Glass Level Cap [Buy on CRC Press]

Review of Women in Game Development on I Need Diverse Games

The Game Narrative Toolbox [Buy on Amazon]

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

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On the importance of Ana in Overwatch, wanting more ladies in our gaming lives and more with Appleciderwitch

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Questions for Nico

@Thain1982:

What other franchise(s) would you like to see add an older woman as a playable character or protagonist

What kind of story would you love to play in a game that (as far as you know) has never been done before?

Do you think any games have achieved "timeless" status or is the medium still too young?

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Nico: Overwatch, World of Warcraft, No Man’s Sky, Penny Dreadful

Tanya: Sims 4 with Dragon Age mods

David: Still just Starbound and Pokemon Go. I did watch Stranger Things recently tho.

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @appleciderwitch

ciderandlemonade.com

The Importance of Overwatches Newest Hero, Ana Amari

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

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It's Lit with UGR Gaming! Brandon Stennis stopped by to talk about Twitch, XSplit, TwitchCon and more.

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Articles:

Augs Lives Matter in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Twitch Etiquette

Listener Questions for Brandon:

@StubbyStan: Can you expound on how a @SpawnOnMe appearance is the gateway to #Twitch partnerhood? LOL!

@5Tessential: How does one introduce his/herself 2 an indie company n go abt streaming/promoting a game 4 said indie company?

@Thain1982:

What are some of your favorite types of stream viewers?

Do you prefer streaming single-player games or multi-player games more, or does it depend on the day?

What's one killer feature you wish could be added to Twitch or Xsplit?

What we’re playing/reading:

Brandon: I don't read. Ha. GTA V, The Evil Within, Getting back into Dragon Age

David: Starbound, Pokémon Go

Tanya: Moon Hunters, Dragon Age Inquisition, CIV 5

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @UGRGaming

twitch.tv/UGRGaming

UGRGaming on YouTube

Twitch Tips (Updated from 2014) - YouTube

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

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Matt Peters joined us to explain the GCPD in his twitter handle and podcast title, talk up comics and SFF and just a bit about PAC Man!

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Questions for Matt

@Thain1982:

What is your favorite comic/manga based on a game?

What's the one comic you'd suggest to someone to show them why comics are awesome?

What's a comic you wish you could rewrite (for any reason)?

@GeekMelange:

What SF/F story or novel does he think would make a great video game?

If he was a WWE wrestler, what would his character's name & personality be?

What is the most RIDICULOUS snack you've had for Resnackulous Tuesdays? Inquiring minds NEED to know

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Matt: Fallout 4, Shovel Knight, Pac-Man 256/CEDX+ (looks like a Kingdom Hearts title…)

David: Fallout Shelter, Pokemon Go

Tanya: Fallout Shelter, Dragon Age Inquisition

Where to find our guests online

Twitter: @GCPDMatt

Mightyink.net

Mighty Ink Comics on FB

GCPD on iTunes

@chicagonerds

Uncanny Magazine Year 3 Kickstarter Ends August 16th

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

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We talked about Easy Level Life, navigating gaming as a black femme, black lives matter, and the lack of representation and more with Yvvy along with guest co-host JP Fairfield

Trigger warnings for this episode: violence, police violence, murder, use of the N word, racial violence.

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Questions for Yvvy:

@annatarkov:

Do you think the game could actually change minds and was that your goal in making it or no?

In general, do you think games as a medium can be effective as an advocacy tool? Have you actually seen it work?

@Tenji95

Yvvy wanted to use gaming in order to create representation, thus increasing empathy. Seeing as Police Brutality is one of the topics addressed here; what other topics do they see games taking on to address?

What are the benefits of using gaming as a platform to increase empathy? Its' shortcomings?

I'm currently learning JavaScript ( I have minimal HTML/CSS thanks to CodeAcademy) JavaScript has been hard to learn due to the multiple classes I already handle, both online and offline. Is there an alternative, or do I just power through?My primary operating system is Chrome OS.

Is there an app that can run/emulate PC games; because I'd really like to support this endeavor! (Seeing as I can't donate)

@Thain1982:

What drove the choice to show police violence targeting uninvolved bystanders to brutality already underway?

A lot of parents actively avoid games with child death or peril. Who do you hope plays Easy Level Life?

(followup) Is a player's act of conscious avoidance actually a part of what you are hoping to communicate?

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Yvvy: D Grayman, Zero Time Dilemma, Ni no Kuni

JP: Pokemon Go, Midnight Tango Taxi, Fugitive Plan B, Monthly Girl’s Nozaki-kun

Tanya: Sims 4, Dragon Age Inquisition

Where to find our guest online

Twitter: @Resynchthegame

Coverage of Easy Level Life:

The Mary Sue

KillScreen

Paste Games

Download the game on itch.io

Where to find your guest host online:

@isitis

nerdgasmnoire.net @nerdgasmnoire

Operation Cubicle @operationcube

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

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We discuss Uncanny & Unbelievable X-Factor of GeekMelange, along with representation or the lack of it, conventions and fire spinning among other things.

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected].

Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1

Questions for Michi:

@ShareefJackson: Asian American issues tend to be downplayed in national conversation. What can we do as allies to help give these issues the attention they need?

@GuerricHache: As a Filipina, how to do you navigate geek spaces where discussions and examples of "Asian" representation usually assume people of Japanese, Han Chinese, or Korean ancestry, while Filipinos specifically do not seem to feature prominently either in media or discussions of Asian representation?

@GCPDMatt

What Star Wars character/storyline would make for an incredible video game?

When it comes to fire spinning, what's on your bucket list? What would be a high spot in your career?

@Thain1982:

If the MCU ever actually decides to give us Miles Morales, who would your ideal fancast be?

What kind of venue do you like best for fire spinning?

What has been the best part of being an editor for Uncanny?

What we’re playing/reading/watching:

Michi: Superfight, Marrying Mr Darcy (card games), Reading: Heroine Complex, watching Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Wrecked

David: Pokemon Go, Fallout Shelter

Tanya: Pokemon Go, Fallout Shelter, Dragon Age Inquisition

Where to find our guest online:

Twitter: @GeekMelange

Uncanny Magazine

Geekmelange.com

@chicagonerds

Chicago Nerd Social Club on FB

Chicago Nerd Social Club

Uncanny Magazine Year 3 Kickstarter

Resonate 8 Poi Touch - YouTube

Where to find your hosts online:

Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms

Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames

Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

David L. Reeves - @RedConversation

Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation

Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cypheroftyr.substack.com