Game On Girl

In episode 15, we introduce you to a gaming family: daughters Anna (8), Ellie (12), and Rebekah (14) and their parents, Erin and Steve. Listen to the girls talk about their love of board games, Legos, and sword fighting adventures. For more details, visit the site at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

This week, Rhonda interviews me about my experiences at GeekGirlCon in Seattle, WA on August 10th and 11th. Listen to hear stories about my panel presentation and two panels featuring women that work in the game industry. Check out some of my pics on at gameongirl.com. Until next time, Game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

We're mad and we're not going to take it anymore! In this episode, Rhonda and I interview Mark and John about some not so savvy moves some of our favorite game publishers are making. Hear our critiques of forced online play, DLC, and hardware issues in this vibrant discussion. As always, we'd love to hear what you think about these issues. Leave a comment on the website or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed. Like us on Facebook to participate in our listener polls! Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

Greetings gamers! In honor of the summer vacations we're sure many of you are taking, we did a short episode talking about our favorite touch screen games. We kept cost in mind and many of our suggestions are free. Listen to the episode for all the details but here are some links to the games we discuss. Check out the screen shots and links at www.gameongirl.com As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on the episode. Leave a comment here or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed. Like us on Facebook! Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

This week on Game on Girl, we interview Rowan Kaiser, media critic and staff writer for the AV Club. We continue the discussion of hardcore vs. casual gamers, adding in Rowan's observation about how those definitions prioritize personal experince. We also discuss emergent and imbedded game narratives, and mastery explotation. A very provacative interview and some great additions to our on-going discussions. As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on the episode. Leave a comment here or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed. Like us on Facebook! Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

In this week's short episode, we talk to Grethade about a panel about Women Gamers at Convergence Con in Bloomington, Minnesota. He reports how many of the same issues we talk about on the show were discussed, how all gamers need to work together to stop harassment, and some male perspectives about playing female avatars. Take a listen and let us know what you think on our site. Until next time, Game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

This week, Rhonda and I take on two very common terms in game culture: casual and hardcore gamers. We talk with Toria and Melissa about how they define a gamer, fandom, game culture, and game play. I must say this episode is full of excellent observations and more than a few fits of giggling. Enjoy! We'd love to hear what you think at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

In Game on Girl Shorts #7 Rhonda and I discuss what it's like to lose an avatar. Rhonda shares her story of losing her FemShep when her PlayStation crashed. This is a topic we will return to for a longer episode so if you have a story you would like to share, please let us know on the site. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

In episode 11, Rhonda and I talk to writer, mother, gamer, and Ph.D. candidate Sandi Glahn. We discuss the evolution and origins of gender stereotypes and gender roles. We also share listener feedback from our cyber-mailbag about avatar names. Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

Check out our new gallery featuring your avatars! Rhonda and I share our avatar pics and stories and the guidelines for submission. Check it out at www.gameongirl.com! Game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

Check out this week's episode of Game On Girl where we talk to Jerry about his experiences as a role player and a male player who plays female avatars. For more info on this episode and others check us out at www.gameongirl.com! Game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

This week our short episode takes on the game industry and its marketing tactics. Specifically, Rhonda and I discuss the E3 trailers for two games: Tomb Raider Crossroads and Far Cry 3. Check us out at gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

This week, Game on Girl talks to married gamers, Scott and Kat. Check out this episode where we discuss the dynamics of gaming as a couple, including gaming with a guild and friends on and offline.  For more info and links from the episode check the site at www.gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

In the fourth short episode of Game on Girl, we discuss our first impressions of Diablo III. We talk about game play, graphics, overall design and, of course, gender. Check it out and let us know what you think at www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

In the eighth episode of Game on Girl, we take on a broader topic in game culture: Gamification. Hear Endorphin Dude, Tony Nguyen, talk about reaching Titanium Marathon status and how gaming helped him get there. For more info, check out the episode on our website: www.gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

Hello everyone and thanks for checking out episode 3 of Game on Girl Shorts! In this show, Rhonda and I review a new iPad/iPhone game from Grubby Hands called Boy loves Girl. Check out Regina and Rhonda's reviews on the podcast website: www.gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

WELCOME TO EPISODE 7 OF GAME ON GIRL! This week we talk to the most elusive of the player types: the Role Player. Sharon is one of the original participants in my research and I was delighted that we got a chance to talk again. She shares many insights into the culture of Role Playing in MMORPGs, both in current games like Star Wars: The Old Republic and older games like Star Wars: Galaxies and Necron. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Are you going to try some role playing now?  I am already thinking up backstory ideas for a new character. We'd love to have another show about role players and role playing communities! If this is you, send us an email at regina@game-on-girl.com or leave a note in the comments! Like us on Facebook! Subscribe to iTunes or the RSS Feed. Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

Hello Everyone, Rhonda and I made another short episode talking about what it's like to kill female NPCs or to kill your own teammates (and friends!) in-game.  Take a listen and tell us what you think! Mindbender Ghur'sha - Thone of Tides - World of Warcraft Have you ever hesitated before you attacked an NPC? What were the circumstances? What kind of character or game mechanic made you hesitate? And why? Tell us what you think in the comments! Until next time, Game On! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

Hello Everyone and Thank You for Checking out Episode Six of Game on Girl! I am very excited about this week's guest, Michele, because her interview marks a further step in expanding and embracing of the ideas in my research. Michele is a male to female transsexual and in this episode she discusses her experiences and how her gaming changed throughout her own transition. If you'd like to read more about Michele, check out her blog and follow her on Twitter. If you have question about what it means to be trans, check out a website recommended by Michele - Transsexual Road Map or take a look at True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism by Mildred Brown. We would love to hear your feedback about this episode or any of the episodes so far. Drop us a Tweet: Regina @doclizz and Rhonda @rhorhoom or leave a comment here. Like us on Facebook! Subscribe to iTunes or the RSS Feed. Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message

Here is a first - Game on Girl's Gaming in Pop Culture Segment gets its own episode!  This is a short, 10 minute piece where Rhonda and I talk about this amazing kid, I'm sure you heard about him, who made his own arcade out of cardboard boxes. Click the picture to link to Caine's Arcade.com where you can watch the short film that Rhonda and I discuss and donate to Caine's college fund.  Really, you should buy a fun pass. We should ALL buy fun passes for $2 and get this kid into an engineering or game design program. Check out more details at www.game-on-girl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameongirl/message