Game on Girl

It's a new year and a new season for Game on Girl! Listen to Regina talk about some meaningful conversations she's had with a handful of listeners over the last few weeks and how that's helped her recommit to a plan for the podcast. Look for regular weekly content (with a healthy dose of forgiveness!) this year.  S3 E2 will feature an interview with a localization writer and editor working in the game industry. Keep an eye out for that episode and for new GoG content every Wednesday.  Until next time, game on!

Are you watching the latest Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian? Regina has some opinions about how women are represented in the newest offering from the franchise available on Disney+. Listen to hear what she has to say.

There is a pretty hot trend of rolling back to the “old days” of video games. The Classic WoW servers, and the SNES and NES Classic Consoles are just a couple of ways we are seeing older games return. What is it about older games that make us sentimental? What are we returning to as we queue to get on the Classic WoW servers? Listen to Regina talk about the importance of nostalgia and how it relates to our gaming histories.

What happens when someone likes more than one way to game? What if you’re a little bit self and a little bit role play? What about mastery and self? Listen to Regina and Isabela talk about how the gamer types can work together to make an even more dynamic gaming experience.

Some major franchises in geek culture came to an end in the last few weeks. Listen as Regina talks about her reactions to and the cultural impact of The Big Bang Theory, MCU’s Endgame, and Game of Thrones.

Do you love jumping in a random group of people to play your favorite game? Do you play games mostly by yourself? Come join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. as she talks about solo versus social gamers and how that attitude relates to her Gamer Types.

Join Regina McMenomy, PhD, as she talks about all things gender and gaming. In this episode, Regina talks about the role of female superheroes in her life and a bit of a crisis she experienced after watching the recent Captain Marvel movie. Have you seen Captain Marvel? What are your thoughts and experience? How did it compare to Wonder Woman?

Ever run into a conflict with gamers in your game group? Find a particular game annoying because your friends play it wrong? Join Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. as she talks about how the Gamer Types get along... or not!

Do you strive to unlock all of the achievements in a game? Does your Steam profile show more than one game at 100% completion? Then you might be a Mastery Gamer Type! Listen to Regina McMenomy, Ph.D. talk about the different Gamer types in Game on Girl on the Go!

Do you create an extensive background for your avatar? Do you make up your own creative story that ties to your avatar’s choices? Listen to Regina McMenomy, Ph.D talk about one of the ways gamers create new identities in game.

What decisions do you make when you design an avatar in game? Listen as Regina talks about self gamers and the lengths they will go to to see themselves in-game.

Hello Everyone and welcome to Game on Girl on the Go! In this episode, Regina talks about her video game research and the gamer types she’s discovered: Self, Role Play, and Mastery. Check it out! Until next time, game on!

Hello Everyone. This is Regina from The Geek Embassy. If you’ve been a fan of the podcast for anytime you know we’ve gone through some changes in the past few years. We started out as the Game on Girl podcast and then expanded to become The Geek Embassy. Along with the expansion of the site much of our podcast content changed. The Geek Embassy looks at pop culture in a much broader and more topical way, talking about recently released TV shows and movies, books we find interesting, and a Pathfinder campaign written by one of our ambassadors. It’s great content, fun and engaging, but definitely different from where I started on my podcasting journey. What we haven’t done a lot of lately are interviews and honestly, I’ve been missing that part of podcasting. Really, it was talking about gender and gaming that got me started podcasting in the first place. So I’ve decided to bring Game on Girl back and to start hosting interviews again. In an effort to prioritize quality over quantity, and to maintain some of my sanity, I will be doing interviews once a month. But don’t worry! The Geek Embassy will still be doing regular episodes of Watches, Reads, and Plays on its very own podcast feed. You can  Check it out at https://thegeekembassy.podbean.com/   This feed will go back to what it started as, Game on Girl: Conversations about Gaming and this podcast will become part of The Geek Embassy podcast network. So stay tuned for more great gender and gaming content! And until next time, game on! Regina

As I hope you all know by now, I recently joined a new community of writers trying to get their books published: Inkshares. I jumped into a contest for the Nerdist for books about video games and found myself in a strange new land surrounded by strange new customs. Every heroine needs a guide as she begins her journey and Evan Graham was my guide. He introduced me to this strange land and introduced me to the powerful community could be made there.  About Tantalus Depths But this post isn't about me or my book, it's about Evan and his amazing novel, Tantalus Depths. This novel tells the story of Mary Ketch who is leading a survey mission deep into space.  The Diamelen’s survey mission to Tantalus 13 takes an unexpected turn when the entire planet turns out to be an ancient artificial structure. What lies in the heart of Tantalus? And why is the crew’s AI, SCARAB, willing to kill to keep its secret? Filled with adventure, exploration, tension among the crew, and dangerous artificial intelligence, this story has all the components to a great work of science fiction. On top of that, the lead character is a female pilot who is not afraid to kick ass and take names.  We discuss the writing process, running a crowdfunding campaign, and talk about some of Evan's influences while he was writing. He mentions 2001 and Star Wars as huge influences and then I compare him both to Joss Whedon and J.R.R. Tolkien. Let's just say we had a good time.  Please make sure to support Evan's campaign. He's in the homestretch to reaching full publishing on Inkshares and I cannot think of another Inkshares author who deserves it more. Go forth, Geeks, and help support one of our own in making his book a reality.  Where to Find Out More Tantalus Depths on Inkshares and Facebook Evan on Twitter and YouTube

Greetings Geeks! Here is our latest hangout as a podcast episode. We had a great time hanging out and talking about recent movies, and TV shows, and our favorite geek couples. There are some pretty great offerings throughout the show. Let us know what you think in the comments! Keep an eye on this space. I can't give too much away right now but a lot of changes will be happening here at Game on Girl. That's why you haven't heard much from us recently... there is lots and lots of activity happening behind the scenes. I'll just say these are some BIG changes and ones we are all VERY excited about.  If you want to hear us talk a little bit more about what's happening, check out the latest episode of StudioFUBAR where Rhonda and I chat with Frank, Matt, and Pete about our plans and a bunch of other geeky stuff.  Until soon, geeks.  Regina & Rhonda, & Mark & Isabela & Ryan

Hey Geeks,  My apologies that I am posting this episode so late. I was out of town for most of January and living with very limited DSL... the kind where it is impossible to stream anything or have two computers working online at once. I don't think I have ever been so frustrated in my entire life! So if you even have to guess, I am that person who turns into a monster when the internet is slow.  So I am just getting our January hangout posted as a podcast episode. We had a great time talking about our favorite geek moments from 2015 and we spent a great deal of time talking about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. There are spoilers galore and a pretty heated discussion (on my part!) about trolls who post spoilers on purpose. Some people suck! As always, we would love to hear from you about your favorite geek moments of 2015. What was a highlight? Our next hangout is scheduled for February 21st at 2pm Pacific. We would love to have you hang with us or send us topics you would like us to discuss.  As a teaser, look for some changes coming up in the very near future with the site....  Until next time, game on! Regina

Hey Everyone,  Just in time for your U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, we have a new episode and a new hangout to share. For our November hangout, we reunited The Secret Geek Shame and talked about our favorite and not-so-favorite new and returning TV shows and games. Lots of time spent discussing the latest with The Big Bang Theory and Fallout 4. There was some discussion between Rhonda and Ryan about some sportsing events which adds a whole new level of gaming to Game on Girl.  As always, we love to hear from our viewers and fans. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss at our year end hangout on Sunday, December 27th at 2pm Pacific, let us know in the comments here. We all have some words we would like to share with 2015 (aside from the many Rhonda already shared here). Come hang as we drink a fond farewall to this heartwrenching year.  Until next time, game on! Regina, Rhonda, Mark, and Ryan

Hey Everyone! We had a great time for our October hanging talking about all things undead. We talk about games, movies, TV shows, fast versus slow zombies, and if one of the most famous science fiction creatures is really a zombies. We also chat a bit about whether zombies have had their day and are on the way out. If you haven't read Rhonda's article about that, check it out.  Our next LIVE Hangout will be Sunday, November 15 at 2pm Pacific. We're looking for topic suggestions. Let us know if you have a topic you would like us to tackle.  Until next time, get your zombie on! Regina

In this month's hangout, we took on the theme of our favorite Geekdoms. What is a geekdom, you say? Well, Rhonda asked the same question and I described it as: Geekdom: A specific subset of a fandom you enjoy. So I enjoy young adult literature and Harry Potter is one of my Geekdoms within that fandom. It is a geekdombecause I can geek out on all the minor details of the story and the lore, I know and have an opinion on the major arguments between the fans, and I jump at any chance to discuss it.  Watch or listen to the episode to find out mine, Rhonda's, and Isabela's top three favorite geekdoms. I'll give you a hint: some are obvious and others quite surprising. (Rhonda's last one is my favorite!) What are some of your favorite geekdoms? Where do you put your mose intense geeky energy? Let us know in the comments and we will share your geekdoms during our September hangout! Until next time, get your geekdom on! Regina & Rhonda & Isabela

Hey Everyone! Here is our latest Google+ Hangout in both audio and video format. You can watch the video or listen to the episode here or on the YouTube page or Podbean feed. Thanks so much to the handful of you who watched the July Hangout live. We had a full house on air and a great time chatting with each other. Unfortunately, I totally lost the notes from the show so I do not have links this time. You'll just have to watch and listen and let us know what references you need more information about.  Our next Hangout is schedule for Sunday, August 9th at 2pm Pacific.  See you then! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Ryan & Isabela & Jerry & Sean

Hey Everyone! For our podcast listeners, the new LIVE Hangout we did on Sunday June 14th is now available as a podcast. If you haven't checked out the YouTube video, don't miss it. We've got some great geeky items that we show off, including a preview of a D&D inspired board game. Joining us this month are two new writers for the site, Micah Elliot and Sean Blystone. Look for intros and articles from them in the next few weeks.  I've included links to the books, TV shows, and movies we discussed during the hangout. We also did a tribute to Sir Christopher Lee. Your presence will be missed, sir, and your energy never replaced.  Our next hangout will be Sunday, July 12 at 2pm Pacific time! Come hang with us! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Micah & Sean

Hey Everyone,  If you missed our LIVE Google Hangout on Sunday, May 17, here is the YouTube recording AND an newly uploaded podcast episode for those of you who like to listen to us chat. We had a great time and send out a special thank you to our ONE live viewer.  Please plan to join us for our next LIVE Google Hangout, Sunday, June 14th at 2pm Pacific. We are planning these as monthly events. If there are any topics, games, TV shows, or movies you'd like us to talk about, send us a Tweet or an email at [email protected].  Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Jerry

Hello Everyone! Have I got a treat for you! Here is a very special episode of the podcast, recorded LIVE at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, WA March 28th and 29th. Check out the pics and the episode! I must say, it felt pretty good to be sitting behind that Yeti again. :D Until next time, game on! Regina Interviews: Dezi Desire Winter and Arienne from Geek Girl Con AJ AKA THE MEANER GEEK (We finally met!) Simone from Pixelkin Simon and Eliza from Black Hole Wizard and Problem Glyphs  Eric Fell from Critical Hit Show

Hello Everyone,  This week, Rhonda and I discuss some important changes that are happening around these parts. I will write more about it later in the week but for now, please listen to the episode and leave your comments at www.gameongirl.com.  Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

This week, we discuss some current events in a headline show. For those fans of the times Rhonda and I disagree, this is a show for you! Listen to us debate the responsibility of celebrities to understand feminism before they answer certain loaded questions.  We are going to be doing more headlines shows this year and we'd love to hear from you about topics you'd like to hear us discuss. Leave a comment on www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

It's that time of year again. Mark and Ryan join us to discuss some of our favorites media from 2014. We share music, movies, TV shows, books, games, and a personal wild card. Check out the show and share your favorites in the comments on the site, www.gameongirl.com!   Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Ryan

This week we are delighted to have Sandi Glahn join us on the show again. We are really enjoying what has become a yearly tradition of talking about gender related topics with Sandi. She has great insight. This week, we are bouncing around ideas for a potential panel at Geek Girl Con next year. We have some fantastic moments of insight and some great personal stories we share from our experiences growing up.  If you're looking for some last minute holiday entertainment for Christmas Eve, remember you can listen to our old time radio play with RadioFUBAR.com at 8pm EST, 7pm CST, & 5pm PST. We had a great time and think you will really enjoy it.  This is the last show for 2014 as game on girl is off next week . Thank you all for listening, commenting, emailing, and making all the work we do here at Game on Girl worthwhile.  Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

Ho Ho Holy Cow I'm Late! Ever have one of those times you can't quite figure out what to get someone and you're crunched for time? The Procrastinators' Purchasing Portfolio is our last minute gift guide to help you out in these uncertain gift giving situations. Isabela, the fearless intern, joins me and Rhonda to share some great gift giving ideas.  Let us know in the comments if you have any suggestions for our gift giving categories.  You can find us on facebook, google+, tumblr, and twitter.  If you haven't done so already, please consider leaving us a rating and/or review on iTunes!  Until next time, game on! Regina, Rhonda & Isabela

Linda Breneman from Pixelkin joins us this week. We have a great discussion about gaming with your kids, making content accessible to new gamers, and the fun of a good online gaming experience. Make sure to check out the site for lots of great reviews and excellent articles.  Rhonda and I discuss some of our end of year geekiness in our WRaP session. Does the holidaze leave you with more or less time for geeking out?  We also mention an upcoming holiday even we are doing in conjunction with RadioFUBAR.com and some of the podcast hosts from the network. Trust me... you're not going to want to miss out on this! Until next time, game on!  Regina & Rhonda

This week Cathe Post from GeekMom.com joins us on the show. We discuss training your kids to be board gaming geeks, cosplaying as a family, and some of our favorite board games. In the WRaP, Rhonda and I discuss our current geeky obsessions! Make sure to check out all the great DIY science stuff on these sites. Some good times are in store for sure! Until nex time, game on! Regina & Rhonda

In anticipation of the quickly approaching Holidaze, Rhonda and I invite fearless intern, Isabela, to join us for our holiday playlist episode. Starting an annual tradition, we make suggestions to help pass the time traveling to visit family and friends this year using your favorite electronic device or your favorite old fashioned device like a paperback book. Let us know your recommendations to pass the time this traveling season on the site! www.gameongirl.com!   Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda & Isabela

This week we review an excellent anthology focused on women gamers. "Chicks Dig Gaming" from Mad Norwegian press is a great collection of stories and articles we are sure you would love. We share some quotes from our favorite stories in the collection.We WRaP up the episode with what we are Watching, Reading, and Playing. We're loving some fall TV and some new games this week. Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Alison Carrier, a bona fide Renaissance Woman and female geek hero. Alison works for EA at the Red Crow Austin studio as a UI/UX designer. Hear some stories about working in the game industry, cosplaying Wonder Woman, and all about her fantastically geeky hobbies. We WRaP up the show with what we're Watching, Reading, and Playing. I won't talk about a certain mobile game that has me super frustrated. I'm saving that for a later post. Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

In our first ever Halloween episode, Rhonda and I talk about season 7 of True Blood. I will warn you know - WE SPOIL EVERYTHING. So if you are a fan and haven't watched, skip to the last part of the episode where we talk about our favorite scary games, TV, movies, and books. My book selection made Rhonda laugh out loud. You should listen just to find out why! Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week we catch up with researcher and graduate student, Anne Marie Porter. Anne Marie shares with us her research exploring games and health. Yes, you read that right. HEALTH. Listen to hear some fascinating effects gaming can have on the brain. Rhonda and I WRaP up our week as the fall TV season takes off. I share some shows I am reluctant to return to this season - are there any on your NOT to watch list?Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

We had a great time this weekend at Geek Girl Con 14! Rhonda, Isabela, and I represented Game on Girl at this fantastic gathering. We recorded a short podcast and recorded several short videos showing off all thegret stuff and fantastic people in attendance. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you don't miss anything. Here is the intro video of all three of us in the same place!Until next tie, game on!Regina & Rhonda & Isabela

Have we got a treat for you this week, dear listeners! Actor extraordinaire Jim McKeny joins us to talk about his new movie, The Devil's Hand! We have a great discussion about all things acting and Hollywood. Make sure to listen to the end of the episode for a very special story about Robin Williams. Rhonda and I WRaP about our current obsessions with what we're Watching, Reading, and Playing. What fall shows are you loving? Hating? What's your latest game obsession? Let us know in the comments at www.gameongirl.com!

This week, we take on the latest feminist news in our headline show. There are SO MANY stories about feminism right now, good and bad, and we tackle a few here. What's your definition of feminism? Do you think it needs a new name?Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Game on!Regina and Rhonda

Author Tim Weaver is the guest on the show this week! Check out the details at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Rhonda & Mark

We are honored to have Brianna (Bri) Wu join us on the show this week. Bri is co-founder and head of development for Giant Spacekat Studio. Their chose your own adventure like game, Revolution 60, is out oniOS. We talk about the studio, how important it is to properly animate hair, and a host of other issues, including the struggles experienced by women working in the game industry. Rhonda and I WRaP up the week with what we're Watching, Reading, and Playing. We are looking forward to the return of our favorite fall shows this month. Let us know what you think about the show and how you're geeking out this week in the comments at www.gameongirl.com.Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week, we share Rhonda's live podcast from Dragon Con featuring Mitch Hutts, vlogger from Geek and Sundry. Check out the details at www.gameongirl.com!Game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week, Rhonda and I hand picked some new stories to discuss on our Headline Show. There is tons of news out there and we love chatting about the good, the bad, and the geeky. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and see the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week, we remember comdedian and actor, Robin Williams. Mark and Ryan join us on the show and we center our discussion on a favorite scene from movies and his stand-up routines. Check out the links on www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda & Mark & Ryan

This week we review the new MMORPG from Perfect World Entertainment, Swordsman. For screen shots and details about our review, visit www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week we have a great interview with James Brady from Cloud Cap Games in Portland, OR. Cloud Cap is Regina's favorite LGS (Local Game Store) and a great community based small business. Listen to hear us discuss setting the tone for the store, getting started running a small business, and, of course, some of our favorite board games. We wrap up the show with some summer game recommendations. Leave us your comments on the site, www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

Have we got a great show for you this week! Tricia Barr from the FanGirl blog joins us. We discuss Star Wars fandom, strong female characters, and writing. Check out the episode and let us know what you think in the comments at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week, Rhonda reports about her experiences at ConGregate, a fan conin Winstom-Salem. Listen to hear all about this great experience! We continue our summer book recommendations based on your vacation destination of choice! Let us know about any local cons you are attending and your book recommendations for the summer on our site! www.gamongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

This week, we chat with writer, gamer, blogger, and mom, Toni Lesatz from My Book addiction. We have a great chat about writing, gaming, and website promotions. Check out the links at www.gameongirl.com!Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda

We've got fantastic guests for the show this week. We chat with the directors and producers of “No Princess in the Castle,” Natalie Rossetti and Dave Danzara. “No Princess in the Castle” is “a new documentary on the lives of women in gaming who, against all odds, punched through the peripheral shadows and entered the gaming world center stage.”We continue our summer book recommendations. Check out www.gameongirl.com for links for this episode and leave us your feedback. Until next time, game on!Regina & Rhonda