Palin' Around

On this episode, Jess is away on vacation, so Caitlin and Monti are joined by the lovely Chris Compendio to talk about queer representation in video games!

Sources used in the show

Soldier 76 is Gay, but Overwatch Still Makes Fans Work for Queer Representation

Overwatch's Community Can't Keep the Promise of its Queer Friendly Lore

Queer Representation in Games Isn't Good Enough, But it's Getting Better

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This time, Caitlin, Jess, and Monti dive into the concept of video game auteurs. Why do people like them so much? Why aren't they held accountable for their shitty behavior? How is Konami still in business?

Sources used in the show:

Game Workers Unite Investigating Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault at Quantic Dream

We Talk Hideo Kojima, 'Imperator: Rome', and Riot Games on Waypoint Radio

Former Claptrap Voice Actor Details Randy Pitchford Assault Allegations

Lawsuit alleges Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford improperly siphoned $12M for personal gain"

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***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode contains conversations surrounding suicidal thought, self-harm, and sexual assault.

A bit of a change of pace this episode. Caitlin, Jess, and Monti have an extremely honest conversation about the impact indie content creation can have on mental health, especially if you're already struggling, and full disclosure, it gets emotional in parts.

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For this special bonus pod, Caitlin was joined by the creator of Interstitial: Our Hearts Intertwined, Riley Hopkins, to discuss the Kickstarter process, their (brief) histories with ttrpgs, and more!

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On this episode, Caitlin and Jess are joined by the incredible Emma from Game Workers Unite to talk about the org's first anniversary, dig into the next round of high-profile layoffs, and much more.

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Sources used in the show:

Activision's CEO Made $28.6 Million Last Year, 306 Times The Median Activision Employee

Activision-Blizzard Employees Brace For Massive Layoffs

EA's Australian Studio Hit By Massive Layoffs

Guild Wars 2 Developer ArenaNet Plans For Mass Layoffs

Game Workers Unite Is Giving Gamers A Way To Fight Back Against Corporate Greed

Game Workers Unite!

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On this episode, Caitlin, Monti, and Jess are joined by Ghostpuncher's Lilith to dig into franchises/properties they have an irrational, possbily problematic loyalty to, why certain properties are able to get under their skin like this, and how to avoid the toxicity this kind of love can bring.

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Sources Used in the Show:

"Game Journal: KH3-Lining the Pieces Up"

"The Secret To Creating A Brand That Inspires 'Irrational Loyalty'"

"Toxic fandom: Online bullying in the name of your favourite stars"

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This time, Caitlin, Jess, and Monti dive into the MMOs they played as kids, how it shaped their internet literacy and social skills, why people should stop shitting on kids for liking things, and listener stories of the MMOs they grew up with!

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For this very special bonus episode, Caitlin and Monti are joined by YGGP's Video Editor Andrew Cogswell and Ok Beast Associate Editor Moises Taveras to get drunk and learn the lore of the wonderful worlds of Kingdom Hearts

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Check out Everglow's KH Timeline videos here

The music used in this episode is Cement City's Remix of Rage Awakened

This time, Caitlin, Jess, and Monti go hard on their feelings about Twitch. Spoilers: they're not very positive.

Sources used in the show:

Twitch Community Guidelines

Behind the Game: Exploring the Twitch Streaming Platform

Field of Streams: How Twtich Made Video Games a Spectator Sport

Man Arrested For Alleged Domestic Abuse Recorded During Fortnite Stream

Twitch Re-Bans Creator Who Briefly Returned to Platform After Alleged Mid-Stream Assault

Streamer Amouranth is Latest Example of 'Twitch Thot' Harassment Problem

Banned Twitch Streamers Defend Slurs, But Say Language Has Evolved

Tanya DePass's Thread on her Stalker

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Tanya DePass @cypheroftyr

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