Bargain Bin Gaymers
Bargain Bin Gaymers is the LGBTQ+ gaming podcast that looks after your wallet and your representation. Hosted by Davey and Mitch — two self-proclaimed gaymers from Melbourne, Australia — the show covers affordable video games, queer indie game developers, Nintendo and retro gaming, video game movies, and the latest news from across the LGBTQIA+ gaming community. Every episode, Davey and Mitch bring their honest, funny, and unapologetically queer perspective to: 🎮 Game reviews — from bargain bin finds to new releases worth your coin 🎬 Video game movie reviews — is it cinema-worthy or a wait-for-streaming? 🏳️🌈 Interviews with queer game developers, academics, and community figures 🕹️ Retro gaming deep dives and nostalgia trips 📰 Queer gaming news, pop culture, and community chat Whether you're a lifelong gaymer, an LGBTQ+ gamer looking for a community, or just someone who wants great game recommendations without breaking the bank, this is your show. New episodes drop twice a month. 🎙️ Find us everywhere: 🌐 Website: bargainbingaymer.com 💬 Discord: discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr ❤️ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/bqn 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bargainbingaymers 🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bargainbingaymer Bargain Bin Gaymers is part of the BQN Podcast Network, produced by Double T Media
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April 27, 2026 • 55 mins
Mitch is in his element this week as Bargain Bin Gaymers dives deep into Pokémon Champions — Nintendo's brand new free-to-play competitive battler. With a lifetime of competitive Pokémon behind him, Mitch brings the expert take while Davey plays devil's advocate, putting the community's biggest criticisms to the test. They cover everything you need to know before you download:
- What Pokémon Champions actually is — and why competi...
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April 20, 2026 • 48 mins
What actually makes a game a bargain? Davey and Mitch are fresh off their appearance on 94.9's Checkpoint Gaming — Melbourne's LGBTQIA+ community radio show — and it got them thinking about the very roots of Bargain Bin Gaymers: gaming on a budget.
In this episode, the boys break down every tier of game bargain hunting, from full-price AAA releases to 95% off Steam sales, and debate whether the price tag actually reflects the value.
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In this episode, the boys break down every tier of game bargain hunting, from full-price AAA releases to 95% off Steam sales, and debate whether the price tag actually reflects the value.
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April 5, 2026 • 45 mins
Is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie worth full cinema ticket prices — or is it a wait-for-streaming job? Davey and Mitch, your resident queer gaming critics, blast off into Nintendo's latest animated film to give you the honest verdict. In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, the boys break down the Super Mario Galaxy Movie's visuals, story, character moments, and nostalgia factor — with a special focus on whether it justifies the risi...
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February 28, 2026 • 49 mins
Pokémon is officially turning 30 — and Gen 10 is on the way.
In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey and Mitch break down everything revealed at Pokémon Presents 2026, including the 30th anniversary celebrations and the first details on the Generation 10 Pokémon games launching in 2027. As the show’s resident Pokémon super fan, Mitch dives deep into what the announcements could mean for the future of the franchise, while Davey...
In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey and Mitch break down everything revealed at Pokémon Presents 2026, including the 30th anniversary celebrations and the first details on the Generation 10 Pokémon games launching in 2027. As the show’s resident Pokémon super fan, Mitch dives deep into what the announcements could mean for the future of the franchise, while Davey...
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February 7, 2026 • 53 mins
Adaptory is finally here, and we got to sit down with the developer who made it happen. Davey and Mitch reunite with Jevon Wright (she/her), the solo developer behind Stormcloak Games, to celebrate the Steam Early Access launch of Adaptory: a cozy base-building colony sim inspired by Oxygen Not Included, RimWorld, and Dwarf Fortress.
In this episode, Jevon shares the full journey: four years of development, a baby, 9,500+ code commi...
In this episode, Jevon shares the full journey: four years of development, a baby, 9,500+ code commi...
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January 31, 2026 • 66 mins
Davey and Mitch head to the movies to revisit one of the earliest video game film adaptations, Mortal Kombat (1995).
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January 8, 2026 • 63 mins
NOTE: This episode has sections that are catered to the YouTube version of the podcast. You find it hee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqogYMLafo
Davey and Mitch chill on the couch and watch the 2025 Game Awards, whilst skipping most of it.
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Davey and Mitch chill on the couch and watch the 2025 Game Awards, whilst skipping most of it.
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December 8, 2025 • 63 mins
Our regular YAPisode where we discuss what we have been playing, queer culture, and pop culture news.
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Mei M
MischiefCait
G. Hauku...
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December 6, 2025 • 20 mins
Every now and then we steer off gaming into other queer topics, and what is more queer than a Lady Gaga concert? After 10 years, she returned to Australia, and we just had to yap about it.
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November 25, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode of the Bargain Bing Gaymers podcast, hosts Mitch and Davey welcome Seth, the community manager for Vanguard Exiles, a game designed by Richard Garfield.
The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Australian-developed game, detailing its unique elements and the team's collaborative spirit.
The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Australian-developed game, detailing its unique elements and the team's collaborative spirit.
- Early Access Steam Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2745490/Vanguard_Exiles/
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October 27, 2025 • 63 mins
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Mei M
MischiefCait
G. Haukur Guðmundsson
Joe Saporito
Martin Marigomen
Jax
Daniel Evans
Lars Di Scenza
Samuel Johnson
Jenediah
Ryan Damo...
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MischiefCait
G. Haukur Guðmundsson
Joe Saporito
Martin Marigomen
Jax
Daniel Evans
Lars Di Scenza
Samuel Johnson
Jenediah
Ryan Damo...
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October 20, 2025 • 78 mins
Davey and Mitch bring you their full recap of PAX Australia 2025. Featuring multiple live interviews with indie devs from the expo floor.
Links to the games covered in this episode:
Memory's Reach
Adaptory
How Was Your Day
Middle Management
and check out CODE!
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Links to the games covered in this episode:
Memory's Reach
Adaptory
How Was Your Day
Middle Management
and check out CODE!
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September 28, 2025 • 36 mins
Davey and Mitch sit down to review the new Game Boy Color game, Gas Station Story.
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MischiefCait
G. Haukur Guðmundsson
Joe Sa...
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September 21, 2025 • 42 mins
Davey and Mitch review a lesser-known gay visual novel created by a single individual. Join the boys as they chat to author turned self-trained visual novel developer, Jax.
This episode was a lesson in not judging a book by its cover, the power of storytelling, and the use of AI art in independently developed titles.
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This episode was a lesson in not judging a book by its cover, the power of storytelling, and the use of AI art in independently developed titles.
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September 12, 2025 • 63 mins
Davey and Mitch are back for LET'S YAP, September 2025. Join the boys as they do a round up of all things gaming, popculture, and queerness.
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Our Associate Producers are Sam Johnson and Mei M.
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Our Associate Producers are Sam Johnson and Mei M.
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August 14, 2025 • 42 mins
Join Davey, guest host Jake, and Triana Butler as they dive headfirst into the world of esports!
Triana spills the tea on their unexpected rise as a championship team’s secret weapon, sharing wild stories from behind the scenes and what it’s like to be a walking good luck charm.
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Triana spills the tea on their unexpected rise as a championship team’s secret weapon, sharing wild stories from behind the scenes and what it’s like to be a walking good luck charm.
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July 30, 2025 • 46 mins
Davey and Jake sit down with Matt Frequencies, a Melbourne-based DJ known for his unique fusion of video game music and EDM. With a history rooted in the melodies of classic games like Sonic and Starcraft, Matt shares his journey from being a loner with an ear for gaming tunes to becoming a sought-after DJ in the Melbourne music scene. He reflects on the tragic loss of his brother and how it further solidified his passion for music...
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July 14, 2025 • 38 mins
On this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Mitch and Davey welcome indie developers Tex and Niosis to chat about their enchanting game Key Fairy. It's a folkloric, pacifist bullet hell with hand-drawn art, a non-violent twist, and a whole lot of charm.They explore the game's unique art style, the challenge of designing intense yet peaceful gameplay, and how they made it accessible for all kinds of players. Plus, Tex and Niosis share t...
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This week, Davey takes Mitch on a pixelated trip down memory lane with two iconic blasts from the past: Sonic the Hedgehog on the SEGA Master System and Sonic 2 on the Mega Drive/Genesis. Will Mitch survive the 8-bit chaos and 16-bit speed, or will the retro charm leave him spinning like a broken loop-de-loop? More importantly, can these 34-year-old classics help Mitch decode the enigma that is Davey? Tune in for nostalgia, banter,...
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June 19, 2025 • 34 mins
In this week’s deep dive, Davey and Mitch crack open the cartridge on Pokémon Emerald Seaglass, a stunning ROM hack that reimagines the classic GBA adventure through a queer-inclusive lens. The boys explore how LGBTQ+ developers are reshaping nostalgic games to reflect diverse identities, inclusive storytelling, and radical kindness. From character customization to heartfelt narratives, this episode celebrates the power of ROM hack...
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