Not Your Mama's Gamer
NYMGamer’s podcast hosts and guests past and present include scholars, writers, and professionals from a variety of industries, but the focus is always the same: unpacking games from a feminist perspective, and having a good time while we’re at it.
Episodes
January 30, 2024 • 86 mins
This week we talk about the games that we are most looking forward to in 2024...maybe.
What We're Playing
Ship of Fools
Disney Speedstorm
Board Games (Sherlock Holmes, Avatar: Crosswords of Destiny, RISK: Medieval Europe)
Return from Core*
PalWorld
What We're Reading
Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Star Wars Thrawn
What We're Drinking
Pineapple Monster Ultra
Sprite
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
*Code received for streaming an...
What We're Playing
Ship of Fools
Disney Speedstorm
Board Games (Sherlock Holmes, Avatar: Crosswords of Destiny, RISK: Medieval Europe)
Return from Core*
PalWorld
What We're Reading
Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Star Wars Thrawn
What We're Drinking
Pineapple Monster Ultra
Sprite
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout
*Code received for streaming an...
Mark as Played
January 5, 2024 • 113 mins
This week we are talking about our favorite games of 2023 as we look forward to 2024.
What We're Playing
Dead by Daylight
Baldur's Gate 3
Palia
Born of Bread*
Bilkin's Folly*
Call of Duty*
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Avatar Comics
The Legacy of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
What We're Drinking
Modern Times Coffee Roasty Stout
Grapefruit Radler
What We're Playing
Dead by Daylight
Baldur's Gate 3
Palia
Born of Bread*
Bilkin's Folly*
Call of Duty*
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Avatar Comics
The Legacy of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
What We're Drinking
Modern Times Coffee Roasty Stout
Grapefruit Radler
Mark as Played
October 11, 2023 • 116 mins
This week we are talking about living our best (or worst) lives among the stars in Starfield.
What We're Playing
Starfield
Inscryption
Baldur's Gate 3
Moving Out 2,
Persona 5 Royal
Illiterati
Call of Duty
Fae Farm*
Tiny Witch*
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
In Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
Gideon the Nint...
What We're Playing
Starfield
Inscryption
Baldur's Gate 3
Moving Out 2,
Persona 5 Royal
Illiterati
Call of Duty
Fae Farm*
Tiny Witch*
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
In Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz
Gideon the Nint...
Mark as Played
August 5, 2023 • 131 mins
This week we are talking about the cozy aesthetic and how your faves can be problematic.
What We're Playing
Sims 4* (with Horse Ranch DLC)
Pikmin 4
Palia
Venba*
Atelier Marie
Persona 5
Tears of the Kingdom
Dicey Dungeons
Railway Empires 2
7 Wonders Duel
Diablo 4
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
Avatar Legends Republic City Expansion
The London Seance Society by S...
What We're Playing
Sims 4* (with Horse Ranch DLC)
Pikmin 4
Palia
Venba*
Atelier Marie
Persona 5
Tears of the Kingdom
Dicey Dungeons
Railway Empires 2
7 Wonders Duel
Diablo 4
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
Avatar Legends Republic City Expansion
The London Seance Society by S...
Mark as Played
July 16, 2023 • 123 mins
This week we are talking about the games that have had the biggest impact on our lives.
What We're Playing
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Diablo IV
Jedi: Survivor
Minecraft
Fallout 76
Sanake.io
Crime O'Clock*
Noob: The Factionless*
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life*
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
What We're Drinking
...
What We're Playing
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Diablo IV
Jedi: Survivor
Minecraft
Fallout 76
Sanake.io
Crime O'Clock*
Noob: The Factionless*
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life*
*Code Received for streaming and review purposes
What We're Reading
Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Thrawn by Timothy Zahn
What We're Drinking
...
Mark as Played
April 15, 2023 • 101 mins
This week Sam and Jordyn and joined by material artist Christian Vasquez and environment artist Leah Augustine to talk about working in the games industry as artists.
Links of note:
Chris Vasquez (he/him)
https://www.artstation.com/chrisnvasquez
Leah Augustine (she/her)
https://www.artstation.com/leahaugustine
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Travelers Rest
Valorant
Deceive Inc*
PUBG
Resident Evil 4 Remake
*Code Received for streaming and review...
Links of note:
Chris Vasquez (he/him)
https://www.artstation.com/chrisnvasquez
Leah Augustine (she/her)
https://www.artstation.com/leahaugustine
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Travelers Rest
Valorant
Deceive Inc*
PUBG
Resident Evil 4 Remake
*Code Received for streaming and review...
Mark as Played
April 2, 2023 • 101 mins
This week Jordyn and Victoria get the opportunity to interview her about games and her history working in and around games.
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Dredge
Stardew Valley
Dinkum
Golf Club Wasteland
Return of the Obra Dinn
Wasteland 3
What We're Reading
Babel by R.F. Kuang
What We're Drinking
Ace Pineapple Cider
Sprite
Modern Times Coconut Stout
Water, lots of water
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Dredge
Stardew Valley
Dinkum
Golf Club Wasteland
Return of the Obra Dinn
Wasteland 3
What We're Reading
Babel by R.F. Kuang
What We're Drinking
Ace Pineapple Cider
Sprite
Modern Times Coconut Stout
Water, lots of water
Mark as Played
This week Sam and Jordyn sit down with Amanda Gardner from The Deep End Games to talk about their upcoming game (March 7, 2023!), Romancelvania.
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Pokemon Violet
Fire Emblem Engage
Octopath Traveler II
Destiny 2: Lightfall*
Majora's Mask
What We're Reading
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson
What We're Drinking
Black Cherry Sparkling Water
Stone Imperial Stout
Widow...
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Pokemon Violet
Fire Emblem Engage
Octopath Traveler II
Destiny 2: Lightfall*
Majora's Mask
What We're Reading
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson
What We're Drinking
Black Cherry Sparkling Water
Stone Imperial Stout
Widow...
Mark as Played
March 3, 2023 • 97 mins
This week Sam sits down with Jordyn and Victoria to talk about queer characters and games that we love. Recorded on Valentine's Day.
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Fire Emblem Engage
Warlords Battlecry III
Age of Empires
Devour
Avatar Generations
What We're Reading
Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Dawn of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
What We're Drinking
Ace Cider
Selkie Tea
Death by Chocolate Stout
Water...
What We're Playing
Potionomics
Fire Emblem Engage
Warlords Battlecry III
Age of Empires
Devour
Avatar Generations
What We're Reading
Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour
Dawn of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
What We're Drinking
Ace Cider
Selkie Tea
Death by Chocolate Stout
Water...
Mark as Played
February 13, 2023 • 139 mins
This week Sam sits down and talks with TreaAndrea Russworm (Professor of Fun, USC) and Cicero Holmes (Podcaster, Game Player, and still the Bruce Wayne of Brookago) about the definition and examples of Black games (and tangentially the wizard game that must not be named).
What We're Playing
God of War Ragnorok
God of War (2018)
Marvel Snap
Fire Emblem Engage
Mars Base
I am Future
Fabledom
SteamWorld Build
What We're Playing
God of War Ragnorok
God of War (2018)
Marvel Snap
Fire Emblem Engage
Mars Base
I am Future
Fabledom
SteamWorld Build
Mark as Played
January 19, 2023 • 94 mins
This week we talk about the 2023 game releases that we are most excited for!
What We're Playing
God of War Ragnorok
Pokemon Violet
Spiderman: Miles Morales
Kynseed
Len's Island*
Grounded
Crusader Kings 3
Core Keeper
Avatar Legends
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading
Babel by RF Kuang
Spare by Prince Harry
Comics: Turf Wars, Ruins of the Empire, Patterns in Time
What We're Drinking
Whiskey Ginger
Strawberry Lemo...
What We're Playing
God of War Ragnorok
Pokemon Violet
Spiderman: Miles Morales
Kynseed
Len's Island*
Grounded
Crusader Kings 3
Core Keeper
Avatar Legends
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading
Babel by RF Kuang
Spare by Prince Harry
Comics: Turf Wars, Ruins of the Empire, Patterns in Time
What We're Drinking
Whiskey Ginger
Strawberry Lemo...
Mark as Played
December 31, 2022 • 115 mins
This week we talk about our top 5 games of 2022. Looking forward at all of the new releases of 2023.
What We're Playing:
Dying Light 2
Tiny Tina's Wonderland
Pokemon Violet
Marvel Midnight Suns*
Beacon Pines*
Dragon Quest Treasure*
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel's Ballad*
Marvel Snap
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston
What We're Drinking:
Newt...
What We're Playing:
Dying Light 2
Tiny Tina's Wonderland
Pokemon Violet
Marvel Midnight Suns*
Beacon Pines*
Dragon Quest Treasure*
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel's Ballad*
Marvel Snap
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston
What We're Drinking:
Newt...
Mark as Played
November 27, 2022 • 137 mins
This week we are talking about things that you might pick up for folks on your Winter Holidays gift list (or anytime really).
What We're Playing:
Dying Light 2
Strange Horticulture
The Devil in Me
Pokemon Violet
Harvestella*
Marvel Snap
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston
What We're Drinking:
Stone Imperial Stout
A bootleg Sneaky Sneak...
What We're Playing:
Dying Light 2
Strange Horticulture
The Devil in Me
Pokemon Violet
Harvestella*
Marvel Snap
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston
What We're Drinking:
Stone Imperial Stout
A bootleg Sneaky Sneak...
Mark as Played
November 15, 2022 • 113 mins
This week we are talking about what we are playing with Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm (USC Cinematic Arts) about what we've been playing lately.
What We're Playing:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Lonesome Village*
Harvestella*
Mario v Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
For the King
Deep Rock Galactic
Strange Horticultue
Against the Storm
GTA V Online
Spiritfarer
Tacoma
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangch...
What We're Playing:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Lonesome Village*
Harvestella*
Mario v Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
For the King
Deep Rock Galactic
Strange Horticultue
Against the Storm
GTA V Online
Spiritfarer
Tacoma
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangch...
Mark as Played
September 7, 2022 • 104 mins
This week we are talking about our experience playing Stray from BlueTwelve Studio.
What We're Playing:
Tower of Fantasy
Stardew Valley
Extraction
Stray*
Sea of Thieves
This War of Mine
Framed
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
What We're Drinking:
Lemonade
Iced Coffee
Temblor Brewing Co. Raspberry Cre...
What We're Playing:
Tower of Fantasy
Stardew Valley
Extraction
Stray*
Sea of Thieves
This War of Mine
Framed
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Dawn of Yangchen by FC Yee
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
What We're Drinking:
Lemonade
Iced Coffee
Temblor Brewing Co. Raspberry Cre...
Mark as Played
August 6, 2022 • 91 mins
This week we are talking about the games that we are looking forward to the most as we wind up the summer game releases.
What We're Playing:
Framed
Extraction
Stray
Dinkum
Time on Frog Island*
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Cities Skylines
Catan
Minecraft Dungeons
Back4Blood
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston
The Dawn of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
Honey Girl by Morgan Ro...
What We're Playing:
Framed
Extraction
Stray
Dinkum
Time on Frog Island*
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Cities Skylines
Catan
Minecraft Dungeons
Back4Blood
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston
The Dawn of Yangchen by F.C. Yee
Honey Girl by Morgan Ro...
Mark as Played
July 15, 2022 • 130 mins
This week we are chatting with Stephanie Jones (incoming Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University) about Final Fantasy XIV, community building, and the Black Girls of Eorzea (BGE) project that she is working on with Sam.
If you would like to try Final Fantasy XIV an unlimited, free trial is available at https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/na.
What We're Playing:
Final Fantasy XIV
Fall Guys
Core Keeper
Deep Rock Galactic
Cities...
If you would like to try Final Fantasy XIV an unlimited, free trial is available at https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/na.
What We're Playing:
Final Fantasy XIV
Fall Guys
Core Keeper
Deep Rock Galactic
Cities...
Mark as Played
This week we are talking about Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Nintendo Switch). We've been so excited for the post-apocalyptic puffball, how did it fare?
What We're Playing:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Frostpunk
Valheim
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
For the King
Unlock!
My Time at Sandrock*
Arcade Spirits 2
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
What We're Dri...
What We're Playing:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Frostpunk
Valheim
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
For the King
Unlock!
My Time at Sandrock*
Arcade Spirits 2
*Code was received for streaming and review purposes.
What We're Reading:
The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
What We're Dri...
Mark as Played
May 23, 2022 • 84 mins
This week we chat with Alexandra Orlando, Community Manager at Kitfox Games developers of Boyfriend Dungeon and the upcoming titles Dwarf Fortress and Mossfield Origins.
Twitter: KitfoxGames
Tiktok: @kitfoxgames
What We're Playing:
Rogue Legacy 2
Stardew Valley
Yeardle
COD: Cold War
Hood: Outlaws and Legends
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Rainbow Six: Extraction
Framed
Winkeltje*
Cat Cafe Manager*
*Code was received for streaming and review purpos...
Twitter: KitfoxGames
Tiktok: @kitfoxgames
What We're Playing:
Rogue Legacy 2
Stardew Valley
Yeardle
COD: Cold War
Hood: Outlaws and Legends
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Rainbow Six: Extraction
Framed
Winkeltje*
Cat Cafe Manager*
*Code was received for streaming and review purpos...
Mark as Played
April 22, 2022 • 76 mins
This week we talk with Amanda Schofield, Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Creative Director at Studio Drydock. Wylde Flowers is on Steam and coming to PC and consoles in 2022. Available to wishlist on Steam now.
What We're Playing:
Oxygen Not Included
Wylde Flowers
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Animal Crossing
Minecraft
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
What We're Reading:
Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson
Last Night at the Telegraph ...
What We're Playing:
Oxygen Not Included
Wylde Flowers
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Animal Crossing
Minecraft
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
What We're Reading:
Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson
Last Night at the Telegraph ...
Mark as Played
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