Best Girlgamer Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 187. The Granblue Sly (Cooper) 57:42

5h ago57:42

57:42

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Sly Cooper and Granblue Fantasy: ReLink and the lack of gacha games for furries. Also featuring fake Latin, extremely fantasy names, and how you might design a good heist game.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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169 - GTS News! The Caitlin Clark Effect & Tales of Kenzera 31:27

23h ago31:27

31:27

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Side-Quest 183. Some People Are Into That! 1:06:21

5d ago1:06:21

1:06:21

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about sexiness in games and the physics of it all. Also featuring female gaze Kratos, babygirl Leon Kennedy, and alluring space aliens.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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168 - Building Better a World 33:06

8d ago33:06

33:06

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Episode 186. Clock Tower on Pandora 1:00:26

12d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Clock Tower and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and the differing weights of cultural impact. Also featuring tall representation, Fortnite dancing on a corpse, and being the lore guy.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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167 - Government Censorship 34:32

15d ago34:32

34:32

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Side-Quest 182. A Jump, A Jump, And A Jump 56:54

21d ago56:54

56:54

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about jumping in video games and wonder how high they can jump in real life. Also featuring front-flip momentum, changes to gravity, and many philosophical musings.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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166 - Teenage Tifa Censored? Gamergate 2.0?? Roosterteeth Ruin??? 36:42

22d ago36:42

36:42

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Special Episode: Pax East Time in 2024 1:01:48

27d ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma go over their PAX East 2024 experience and are aghast at the lack of pins on offer. Also featuring unfortunate timing, lots of grilled chicken, and the great Moogle Pope.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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165 - You Can't Say That! - Censorship in Gaming 33:35

29d ago33:35

33:35

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Episode 185. An Etrian Expanse 56:00

1M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Etrian Odyssey and The Expanse: A Telltale Series and who this modern Telltale even is in the first place. Also featuring tourism revenue, the beauty and terror of the Nintendo DS stylus, and the troubles of making a prequel.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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164 - Industry Layoffs, International Women's Day & Tennis Corruption! 37:44

1M ago37:44

37:44

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Side-Quest 181. The Dragon's Rebirth 1:10:13

1M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming. You wouldn't know how few games we talk about from how long this is! Also featuring Moogle discourse, narrative structure issues, and thoughts for the future.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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163 - Semantics & Gendered Language 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Episode 184. Shadows of Immortals 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Shadows of the Damned and Immortals of Aveum and...wait what was that second game again? Why's it so hard to hold in my mind? Also featuring mistakes of marketing, the overlord called EA, and cool announcement trailers.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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162 - Witchcraft vs Swift-Craft? - Witches in Gaming Part 2 33:51

2M ago33:51

33:51

Swift-Craft: Witches in Gaming Part 2 How does the witch as a healer and protector appear in the gaming world? Magic is more than spells, potions and herbs. Is taking up space as a woman a magical feat of its own? PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypa…

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Side-Quest 180. The Fate of Cool Ranch 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about spoiler culture, both in general and as it relates to video games specifically. Also featuring the capitalistic hellscape of art, petty acts of cruelty from childhood, and our own feelings on spoilers.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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161 - If it ain't broke...Copy it! - WTF is Happening? 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Alex and Matt discuss some of the latest gaming news stories, including a new game from Palworld devs, Helldivers 2 booming in popularity and the long wait for Elden Ring DLC. WTF is Happening??? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your…

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Episode 183. Lies of Kowloon 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Kowloon High-School Chronicle and Lies of P, and Madelyn bemoans her modern game elitism. Also featuring the absurdity of Pinocchio, unclear ages, and the overlap of rhythm games and Soulslikes.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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160 - Come, Little Gamers! - Witches in Gaming Part 1 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Part 1: The GTS team examine witches from the gaming world, just what defines a witch? They share their most memorable magical characters, the tropes that surround the witch, and how power and patriarchy come into play. PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For…

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Side-Quest 179. Rise and Grind to Lv 99! 55:57

2M ago55:57

55:57

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about grinding in video games and why "treadmilling" is maybe the more descriptive term. Also featuring exploitative business practices, the power of repetition, and more etymology lessons.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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159 - Superbowl Special! - Player Tantrums, Private Jets & Swifty Haters! 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

Let's Go, Chiefs!!! Alex and Matt discuss the biggest NFL game of the year. Aggressive men having temper tantrums? Billionaire superstars taking private jets to see their paramours? WTF is Happening? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send …

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Episode 182. OniGate 3 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Onimusha and Baldur's Gate 3 and which historical figures should get a video game. Also featuring mind flayer equivalents, adaptational troubles, and the prevalence of Matthew DungeonMaster Mercer.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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158 - WTF is Happening? - Tomb Raider: Remastered vs Indiana Jones and the... ehh? 24:04

3M ago24:04

24:04

Should we be excited about a slightly less pointy Lara Croft? And Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones, sort of. Will the developers try to outdo Indie's spiritual successors, Lara Croft and Nathan Drake, or settle for the nostalgia factor of Harrison Ford and that it looks like the movies? WTF is Happening? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to …

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Side-Quest 178. Ichiban Catches Up On Games 1:19:30

3M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven weeks of gaming and boy, they're living up to the Infinite. Also featuring skatepunk cults, seeds of distrust, and the very last Cold Steel 4 report.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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157 - God of War: Valhalla!!! Part 02 36:12

3M ago36:12

36:12

Alex and Matt explore the Norse wellness retreat of Valhalla, the epic expansion to God of War: Ragnarok. ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----…

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Episode 181. Jusant of Goo 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss World of Goo and Jusant and the qualifications to be a baby. Also featuring the gaming mindset, forgotten memories, and Japanese short stories.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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156 - WTF is Happening? - Subscription-Only Games, Increasing Price of Gaming 29:42

3M ago29:42

29:42

Ubisoft CEO wants to abolish gamers actually owning games, layoffs replacing people with AI, price of games skyrocketing. WTF is Happening? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon…

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Side-Quest 177. Party to This Party 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what makes a good video game party and also the etymology of the word "party" I guess. Also featuring optional members, strange RPG conventions, and the importance of taking cute little photos.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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155 - God of War: Valhalla!!! Part 01 34:37

3M ago34:37

34:37

Alex and Matt explore the Norse wellness retreat of Valhalla, the epic expansion to God of War: Ragnarok. ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----…

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Episode 180. Pizza Kaitos in the Sky 58:59

4M ago58:59

58:59

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Baten Kaitos and Pizza Tower and how long it takes for hair to become splendid. Also featuring aversion to art styles, the plight of Italians, and really bad old reviews.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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154 - Face-to-Face Gaming - Part 02 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Side-Quest 176. Try-Again-vania 56:21

4M ago56:21

56:21

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the definition of a roguelike and find a lot more than they were expecting! Also featuring the yearly reboot of life, comparisons to movies, and what the game Rogue even is in the first place.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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153 - Baldur's Gate 3 - Part 02 feat. Fin! 41:00

4M ago41:00

41:00

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Special Episode: Farewell 2023 1:02:48

4M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma reflect back on the year of 2023 in gaming and stare down the two mammoth games which will begin 2024. Also featuring brand-new gaming resolutions, the virtues of a backlog bingo, and some thoughts on a rough year of layoffs and more.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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152 - Face-to-Face Gaming - Part 01 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Episode 179. Bomb Ys Cyberfunk 50:13

4M ago50:13

50:13

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Ys and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and the lessons you learn from history. Also featuring de-emphasizing graphics, dullahan myths, and different kinds of redheads.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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151 - Baldur's Gate 3 - Part 01 feat. Fin! 33:20

4M ago33:20

33:20

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Side-Quest 175. The Past Returns Again 1:12:06

4M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last six weeks of gaming - you'd think it'd be a short one, but it's not! Also featuring deja vu, difficult-to-use spy gadgets, and charging a 3DS while abroad.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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150 - 12 Games of Christmas 38:05

5M ago38:05

38:05

We say farewell to 2023 with each of our 4 best games of the year! Ho Ho Ho! ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers …

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Episode 178. (The) Advance to the Fallen 56:36

5M ago56:36

56:36

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Advance Wars and Lords of the Fallen (2023) and the tension of a toy war. Also featuring difficulties with titles, unfortunate release timings, and turn-based open world games.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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149 - What About Men??? Part 03 - The Male Gamer 40:08

5M ago40:08

40:08

Ah the male gamer, the stereotypical toxic creature perpetually lurking the virtual world.... Okay there's the fantasy image, but what is the reality of men and boys who play games? How has the patriarchy conditioned them to behave and how do we convert them to feminism? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off do…

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Side-Quest 174. Indie-cent Defintions 57:40

5M ago57:40

57:40

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the defintion of an indie game and unfortunately don't really find one. Also featuring outlet voting systems, genre mash-ups, and vibes.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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148 - Recognition vs Rejection: Should We Care About Awards? 35:51

5M ago35:51

35:51

Alex, Jem and Matt return to ask a familiar question for this episode: Do awards matter? Find out if their recent experience has changed their opinions on the value of awards, whether in gaming or in podcasting. They also delve into why Gaming the System means so much to them. ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-…

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Episode 177. Salt Postal Sea 59:06

5M ago59:06

59:06

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Postal and Saltsea Chronicles and get some whiplash going back and forth across spectrums. Also featuring bad video game movies, edutainment, and impending planetary doom.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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147 - What About Men??? Part 02 - International Men's Day 47:00

5M ago47:00

47:00

We examine the serious side of international men's today, focussing on the wellbeing of men and boys. The patriarchy forces men to contort to fit a unhealthy and miserable stereotype of masculinity. We want men to be safe to just be themselves and free from the toxic pressures of thr patriarchy. Matt has some slight tech issues with his audio, sorr…

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Side-Quest 173. Laughter is the Best Medicine 53:42

5M ago53:42

53:42

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about healing items in games and debate the way Phoenix Downs are used. Also featuring dirty rags, different colors of herbs, and taking a pause to apply eyedrops.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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146 - Artificial Intelligence 03 - Operation: Zero Dawn 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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Episode 176. Sea of Siren Stars 55:49

6M ago55:49

55:49

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Siren and Sea of Stars and the eerie realism of low resolutions. Also featuring comma splices, the sun and the moon, and wild remake ideas.By Emma Paquette, Madelyn Paquette

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145 - Artificial Intelligence 02 - Baymax or Blade Runner? 30:05

6M ago30:05

30:05

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames…

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