Neutral Good

Neutral Good

A progressive podcast about politics and gaming. Not willing to pull punches, host Tig dives into controversial topics with passion and compassion. More at www.neutralgoodpodcast.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Episodes

November 26, 2023 12 mins

In the first episode of our #GamerGate series we take a look at Anita Sarkeesian's story in 2013.

Sources:

NateTalksToYou (2016) 8 Anita Sarkeesian fails | #femfreq, YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgvYJ9Ei90Y (Accessed: 27 November 2023).

Sarkeesian, A. (2012) Support my kickstarter project - tropes vs women in video games, YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8I0Wy58adM (Accessed: 27 N...

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In this episode of Neutral Good, host Tig dives into the controversial topic of Gamergate. They explore the usage of the term "gamer" and its association with reactionary individuals who feel threatened by the evolving landscape of gaming. Tig also discusses the rise of the alt-right YouTuber, Internet Aristocrat, who played a significant role in the Gamergate movement. Tune in for a thought-provoking and eye-opening exploration o...

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December 24, 2023 22 mins

In this episode of Neutral Good, Tig presents Zoë Quinn in their own words through a series of news interviews and presentations from various conferences at the height of Gamergate. You'll quickly come to realize Zoë is a human being with flaws just like the rest of us.

 

Presentation at XOXO Conference:

https://youtu.be/vAcdKTXtx1k

 

Aminatou Sow interviews Zoë Quinn on #GamerGate and More:

https://youtu.be/Fn2ZbefFF20

 

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January 7, 2024 19 mins

In this eposide of Neutral Good, the fourth installment in the gamergate series, host Tig covers 4chan 101 as well as a deeper dive into the coordinated harassment campaigns hiding behind a veneer of "ethics in gaming journalism."

Works Cited

“/v/ - Video Games» Thread #261343810.” Archive.is, 29 June 2015, archive.is/GJml6. Accessed 6 Jan. 2024.

Business, CNN. “How 4chan and 8chan Became Homes for Racism and Hate.” YouTube, 8 Aug....

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January 21, 2024 14 mins

In this episode of Neutral Good, Tig explains the origins of the Vivian James character conjured up by 4chan and how it became the defacto "mascot" for the gamergate movement.

 

Notes and transcripts available at https://www.neutralgoodpodcast.com/s1e5

 

Works Cited

“Indie vs Game Publisher: What’s Better for Your Game? | Helpshift.” Helpshift, 6 Sept. 2023, www.helpshift.com/indie-vs-game-publisher-whats-better-for-your-game/...

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February 4, 2024 14 mins

In this episode of Neutral Good, host Tig delves into the controversial figure of Milo Yiannopoulos and his role in the Gamergate movement. We explore how Milo became a lightning rod for extreme views and examine his time as an editor at Breitbart News. Content warning: this episode contains hateful language and views. Listener discretion advised.

The Downfall of Milo Yiannopoulos:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmBRRYj--DA

 

Works Ci...

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February 18, 2024 17 mins

In this episode, Tig covers the various impacts that GamerGate's had over the years on gaming, gamers, and games themselves. 

 

Cheyenne Lin's video essay "Why Nerds Joined the Alt-Right"

Innuendo Studios video "Always A Bigger fish"

  Works Cited

AIRPLAY. “Airplay (A.m.).” YouTube, 20 Oct. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBW0OgmQDNU. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024.

“Arguing for a Living: SPJ AirPlay Morning Panel Transcript.” Archive.i...

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March 3, 2024 16 mins

In this episode, Tig catches us up on Anita Sarkeesian's accomplishments and work since the GamerGate era.

 

Links:

https://gameshotline.org/respec/

https://www.crashoverridenetwork.com/

https://feministfrequency.com/

https://www.takethis.org/

https://www.interruptingcriminalization.com/

https://onlineviolenceresponsehub.org/

 

Works Cited

Campbell, Colin. “Anita Sarkeesian’s Astounding “Garbage Human” Moment.” Polygon, Polygon, 2...

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March 18, 2024 14 mins

In this episode of Neutral Good, we catch up with Zoe Quinn post-Gamergate to explore their accomplishments. Despite facing harassment and hatred, Zoe continues to make an impact in the gaming industry.

 

Crash Override Network website: www.crashoverridenetwork.com

Zoe Quinn's website for creative works and comics: www.unburntwitch.com

Crash Override book: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781610398084

Works Cited

Books, Amazon...

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April 1, 2024 13 mins

In the final episode of Season 1, Tig recaps each episode and gives a taste of what's to come. This is the perfect episode for those who are new to Neutral Good and are looking for a place to dive in. Come listen to the highlights (or lowlights) of each episode in this season, which was all about #GamerGate. Shownotes and transcripts can be found on the website at www.neutralgoodpodcast.com!



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