Podcasts about women in gaming

Guest: Julie Banta, Director of Engineering, Build & Release at Respawn EntertainmentSummary:In this episode of Player Driven, Greg sits down with Julie Banta, Director of Engineering at Respawn, to explore the underappreciated world of build and release operations. From her unlikely start in finance and insurance to helping manage one of the world's top live service games, Julie shares her unique journey, the role of real-time feedback in LiveOps, and how a great team culture can make or break success.They discuss: What Build & Release actually does in a live service game like Apex Legends Navigating fast-turnaround bug fixes and cross-platform coordination How to connect your past experiences to break into the gaming industry Leadership, burnout, and the importance of a people-first team The need for diversity and inclusivity in both dev teams and the games themselvesTimestamps: 07:00 – From finance to EA: career pivots and transferable skills 16:00 – The pressure and complexity behind LiveOps launches 29:00 – Fast feedback loops and using Reddit as a QA tool 40:00 – How Julie leads her team with empathy and trust 46:00 – Women in gaming and why representation matters 54:00 – Advice for indie devs and those breaking into the industryLinks: Connect with Julie on LinkedIn Learn more about Respawn and Apex Legends More episodes at playerdriven.io/podcast

In this episode, David Wollinsky, author of The Hivemind Swarmed: Conversations on Gamergate, the Aftermath, and the Quest for a Safer Internet, and Sam Close, Assistant Professor at DePaul University College of Communication, join us to unpack systemic challenges in the video game industry. From gender and racial discrimination to toxic workplace culture, they highlight the need for moral courage, ethical decision-making, and structural changes to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment.The discussion revisits key moments like Gamergate, a flashpoint that exposed deep-seated harassment, and explores movements like the "girls game movement" that sought to empower women in gaming. Despite progress through women-led initiatives and increased awareness, the industry continues to grapple with significant barriers to inclusion and diversity.Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:The Hivemind Swarmed: Conversations on Gamergate, the Aftermath, and the Quest for a Safer InternetGamergate - WikipediaGamergate | Summary, Facts, & Zoe Quinn | BritannicaWhat Gamergate should have taught us about the 'alt-right'Atari founder Nolan Bushnell on why life is 'a game'Purple MoonWhat makes a AAA game a AAA game?Party Like It's 1995: The Rise and Fall of the Girl GameThe ‘Girl Games' of the '90s Were Fun and FeministThe Three Theories of Criminal JusticeConclave on IMDb, official trailerWatch the uncensored moment Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, drops F-bombMetacriticBooks Mentioned:Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet by Claire L. EvansFrom Barbie to Mortal Kombat: Gender and Computer Games, edited by Justine Cassell and Henry JenkinsGames Mentioned:Hunt The WumpusPlay the original Super Mario Bros Game OnlineList of LucasArts gamesPlay Monkey Island Collection on SteamThe official home for The Legend of Zelda - HomeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official SiteSierra - King's Quest,Sierra - King's QuestPong GameHome of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe — games, anime & morebaldursgate3.gameDOOM EternalCandy CrushPlay Tetris | Free Online GameMaxis Studios – Official Electronic Arts SitesDiscover The Last of UsNever Alone ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Gaming host John sits down with two incredible female gamers - Liz and Devin - to explore what it's really like being a woman in today's gaming world. They get real about role models in video games, underrepresentation of female games, and the best gaming foods (coming from a pro-chef), it's a candid conversation packed with real stories, laughs, and valuable insight. All the video game news and discussions you need, every week, right here on the Video Gamers Podcast! FOLLOW Liz - https://www.instagram.com/lizzy.lizard.96/ FOLLOW Devin - https://www.instagram.com/devin.brenna/ Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, and Phelps Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/Dsx2rgEEbz Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/  Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod  Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1   Visit us on the web: https://videogamerspod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're slowly but surely getting through the Realms of Runeterra book! All of the short stories have been incredible so far, especially the two we read for this weeks episode. Between a dope old lady we're desperate to see as a champion, and a deep look into how Noxus rules once they've won the battle, we got a lot to rave about here.  -------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We might talk about people other than Akali way more than we talk about Akali here. But hey, that's exactly what all her lore does too! So we're just following the pattern here. There's no way for us to predict where future TV shows will focus in when they do an Ionian season, but since that's where most of the lore seems to be coming from these days, it sure is fun to wildly speculate. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Akali, the Rogue AssassinArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Join Bree, Lisa, Edie, and Charliein this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate the amazing women in gaming.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a... LEARN MORE The post Awesome women in the games industry appeared first on Checkpoint.

We've been in and out of Ionia for quite a while now, but we wanted to take a look at the region as a whole. There are so many important characters here, and we have no idea how they'll decide who shows up in the new Arcane show. We're hoping for Irelia! And, like, a hundred other people. ------ WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We decided to check out what other loreheads were talking about around the internet. What better place for that than Reddit? We pulled some popular threads and interesting discussions feat: the MMO that's definitely still happening, future Arcane shows, and Garen/Darius fanfiction. ------ WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Weeeeell now that I know Sarah is going to read these sometimes: HEY GIRL! It's probably just us in here. Thank you for putting our quiz together. It was a lot of fun, and you're wonderful. If anyone else reads these, hello! And mind your business. This is now the journal between me and my bestie. -------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Riot Games made a promise to start feeding us lore in different ways, and it looks like they've been following through with that. With lore being so heavily tied into League of Legends, we've decided to talk about the game occasionally now too! Because we do play it sometimes. Also in conversation: the in client comic and Bite Marks (ft. TEYA) video --------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Jen Donahoe sits down with Alexandra Takei, a rising star who's making waves in the gaming industry. They dive into what it takes to bridge the gap between business and creativity in gaming, the hard-earned lessons from startups, and how proactive collaboration can drive innovation. Alexandra discusses empathy and mentorship's critical role in her career and shares advice for those navigating the fast-paced gaming ecosystem. 01:04 About Alex Takei03:43 Early Career and Entry into Gaming10:30 Blizzard Experience and Mentorship23:51 PJourney to Content Creation29:11 Venture Capital and Bitcraft34:51 Understanding Game Complexity and Business Models35:32 The Importance of Team Inclusivity36:27 Challenges of Pitching and Raising Money37:14 Navigating Game Development Constraints38:14 Startup Dynamics vs. Big Companies39:20 Wearing Multiple Hats in a Startup42:20 Empathy and Flexibility in Leadership50:55 The Role of Mentorship57:52 Final Advice for Aspiring Professionals01:00:57 Alex's Sign-Off gaming industry, podcasting, venture capital, Blizzard, mentorship, career journey, game development, business strategy, content creation, women in gaming, gaming, business, empathy, mentorship, startups, game development, career advice, leadership, women in gaming, entrepreneurship

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Well, the show is still amazing. Between Warwick's debut and our Orianna confirmation, we Loreheads were pretty hyped this week. Now let's not think about how there are only three episodes left... --------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of ZaunArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Y'ALL IT'S HERE CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Arcane has its own massive shoes to fill after a basically perfect first season, and so far, we're really feeling all of the emotions. Literally all of them. Even if Mark can't remember what they're called. -------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Caitlyn, the Sheriff of PiltoverArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles 

Crystaahhl and Adeen join the team today to talk about the experiences of women in our gaming communities. We keep it light, but we're also going get real here, so steel yourself for not Drama, but Trauma.

We've talked a lot about the Shadow Isles but still really wanted to focus on the region as a whole. Still, it's impossible not to bring up The Shadow Isles without ranting about Viego at LEAST a LITTLE bit right? ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Samantha and guest host super producer Christina take an updated look at gaming today with game recommendations from Christina as a special side quest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last day of SBC Summit Lisbon and on today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, is joined by Lucía Mouriño, SBC's VP of Relationships -LatAm, to recap the biggest event in SBC's history.The duo discuss their experience at the event, who they met and what they learned from the wide range of panel sessions they attended and moderated.Also on the agenda is SBC's Women's Empowerment Initiative which was launched at SBC Summit Lisbon with the aim of creating a community for women in gaming. Lu talks about where the idea to create the initiative came from, as well as some of the associations involved and what its plans are for the future.To read more about the Women's Empowerment Initiative, check out the link below: - SBC Launches WE Initiative to Empower Women in Gaming, Backed by Dedicated Allies - SBC EventsHost: Jessica WelmanGuests: Lucía MouriñoProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In this episode of the Knup Sports Show, Ryan Knuppel sits down with Paris Smith, a trailblazer in the iGaming industry and co-founder of Defy the Odds. With nearly 30 years of experience, Paris shares insights on leadership, innovation, and her exciting new venture, Defy the Odds, alongside two other powerhouse women in gaming. Tune in to hear Paris discuss her journey from the early days of gaming to helping startups thrive in today's dynamic market, all while staying true to her passion for supporting others and building success.  

There are plenty of plot holes in the League of Legends lore, and we certainly don't blame Riot Games for that. I mean, we do, but we get it too. Still, we wanted to try filling some of those holes (I'm sorry blame John), by making some champions of our own! Being creative is hard please be nice to us. -------------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Although we've now read more lore than most League fans, some of us still haven't even looked at a map of Runeterra. And so for those people (Rebecca) and anyone who might be coming over from Arcane or just Riot's numerous games, here is a little rundown of the world of Runeterra. There are a lot of regions to cover, and we're just trying to scratch the surface here. So naturally we talked for almost 2 hours. --- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

We talk to Streamer Eggs about Snap, Hearthstone, full time streaming, and most importantly, the struggles and hurdles women in the gaming space still have to deal with... in 2024.

Gamers are under attack again. There's a new survey going around saying that playing video games is the BIGGEST turn-off for women... even above gambling and taxidermy. Say what?! ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Playing video games excessively is viewed as unattractive and socially isolating for men, potentially hindering their chances of forming romantic relationships. 00:00 A survey suggests gaming is the least attractive hobby for men seeking women, though its validity is debated. 02:01 Women often view men who play video games as less attractive compared to those with other hobbies, with excessive gaming seen as a deal breaker for some. 05:31 Women often judge men for gaming, highlighting a double standard in how interests and spending habits are perceived. 07:35 Women are turned off by men who are overly invested in gaming, perceiving it as a personality flaw that undermines traditional masculine traits. 10:28 Women reportedly view gaming as an unattractive hobby for men, though the survey's validity is debated. 12:55 Gamers' hobbies like collecting toys are seen negatively by women, potentially impacting their dating prospects. 15:23 Women are often turned off by excessive gaming habits that negatively affect dating experiences, despite not disliking gaming itself. 18:05 Playing video games can strain relationships, but successful women in gaming challenge stereotypes while extremists misplace blame for societal issues. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Games #VideoGames #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech

It's been a long and incredible journey, everyone! This week we wanted to sit down and discuss some of our favorite and less than favorite lore we've read these last few years. And, of course, what we're hoping for the future. We're excited about this next chapter of our podcast, and we hope you all can join us! ----------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

WE DID IT, LOREHEADS. We made it all the way to Zyra. It's been an amazing journey going through all the champs, and don't worry, this podcast will absolutely continue onward. We have AU's, regions, and plenty of revisits to get through. For now, here's a little bit of Zyra lore. She doesn't have much, but we're hoping Riot will eventually tie her into Ixtal a little more in the future. Here's hoping! --------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Listen, were we expecting a lot of Zilean lore? Of course not. But it's always still a bummer when you don't even get a story. Except maybe he's in all the stories? Maybe he's everything, everywhere, all at once. I think I saw a movie about that recently. --------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Aubree White is a passionate gamer and coach who led the Bob Jones High School Rocket League team to a victory at the 2019 through 2024 PlayVS Alabama state championships. She is an outspoken advocate in driving diversity in esports, encouraging more women to get involved, and has seen first-hand how gaming can help drive more inclusive, community-based HS experiences. Together, we discuss: The lessons sports transfers to life and work Microaggressions facing women in sports today How to shift the culture to be more inclusive for gaming for girls Read more about Aubree here and find at Julie at https://www.nextpivotpoint.com/

This week we cover Moonbeam, a new live streaming platform that's crowdfunding on BackerKit, designed to rival Twitch with AI moderation tools and a promise of 100% revenue for creators. Major tabletop names like Kobold Press and Green Ronin Games are already on board. We also delve into the controversy sparked by the new book "The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons 1970-1977," which revisits Gary Gygax's controversial views on women in gaming. Plus, get a sneak peek into potential D&D tie-ins with Stranger Things Season 5, as hinted by D&D's VP of franchise and product, Jess Lanzillo. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562 If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill Get $10 in credit on StartPlaying when you sign up for a new account using this link: https://startplaying.games/referral/ck90w2cdc0166bopk2h8f2mw5 Editing and Mixing - Viacheslav Zhiradkov Content Editor - Sergio Solorzano -------- For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com​​​​​

While Aurora is quite cute, and a little different from most champions that come from the Frejlord, we seem to be the most excited about Anivia getting some attention for once. As promised, there's no short story for Aurora, but The Witch Between Worlds did have an extremely cute mini-games with Ornn in the client. They're certainly an adorable, unlikely pair, and we're excited to see what comes next. (THE VOID EVENET???) ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

This episode explores the future of gaming and how women will fit into the industry moving forward, featuring an interview with creator MissDeusGeek. Let the Girls Game is a podcast mini-series powered by Let's Sing. Bring the karaoke experience to your living room with Let's Sing 2024, available now at all major retailers. Find MissDeusGeek here: https://www.instagram.com/missdeusgeek/ Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg  Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/  Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ 

Look, we know yordles don't have a lot of lore, but this is ridiculous. Between his bio, comic, and short story, nothing we have here is even canon anymore. Not only that, but the hexplosives expert has been left out of Arcane and Bandle Tale! Just...put him in Arcane. Maybe not during a super emotional scene, but he can do something funny at least. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

This episode explores the sexualisation of women in gaming— from characters to streamers— and the impact this culture has on the mental health and safety of women in the industry, featuring an interview with creator Phos. Let the Girls Game is a podcast mini-series powered by Let's Sing. Bring the karaoke experience to your living room with Let's Sing 2024, available now at all major retailers. Find Phos here: https://www.phos.live/ Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg  Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/  Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/   

While we normally love the wacky children of Zaun, Zeri isn't really doing it for us. Very much love the family and hero ideas, but who is Zeri? Does she like science? What's with the jacket? Why is she wearing open toed shoes? All questions we need answers to! Maybe Arcane will have some. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Zeri, the Spark of ZaunArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

On this episode of The Transfix Take On, Samantha Preston, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Grover Gaming, shares her inspiring journey from accounting to operations, providing a deep dive into her experience at Grover and her unique leadership philosophy. Tune in as Samantha emphasizes the importance of diversity and mentorship in both the supply chain and gaming industries. She candidly discusses the challenges faced by women in gaming, the necessity of pushing boundaries, and embracing discomfort. Samantha's mentoring approach highlights the significance of understanding individual goals and fostering personal growth. She also underscores the value of curiosity and the vital role male allies play in supporting women in leadership roles. Join us for an enlightening conversation about self-awareness, courage, and humility in leadership. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

What is happening in mobile gaming in 2024? Apparently old people game more than young, casual's growing everywhere. The market as a whole is growing, and daily engagement jumped back up after a decline last year. I recently saw that Adjoe put out a Mobile Games Index 2024 and I wanted to know more, so in this episode of Growth Masterminds, we discuss the latest trends in mobile gaming with Carly Ostasiewski, director of growth at Adjoe. The find unexpected insights from the 2024 Mobile Games Index report, including older demographics outpacing younger ones in mobile game engagement and the rise of casual gaming across various age groups. Key points include the transition from traditional console gaming to mobile, a surge in adventure and action game popularity among kids, and a significant increase in gaming app monetization through integrated ads. Additionally, the report shows that European players lead in daily app usage and explores the growing role of women in gaming. We also touch on the potential integration of gaming with everyday app usage, hinting at a future where gaming becomes a central component of consumer experiences across platforms. 00:00 Introduction and Surprising Gaming Trends 01:19 Demographics and Gaming Preferences 02:37 Kids and Mobile Gaming: The Reality 04:12 Roblox and the Younger Demographic 06:12 Gaming Industry Trends and Monetization 14:51 Regional Gaming Trends 17:05 Future of Gaming: Integration with Everyday Apps 19:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

I guess the thing about getting to the end of the alphabet is that we're rarely going to read anything new. Zed is tied up with a ton of other champions in Ionia. Between Shen, Jhin, Akali, and Kennen, we have read about the Kinkou Order a dozen times already. It was still nice to discuss Zed's POV. Is he...not a villain? Riot doesn't know, but we prefer the complex anti-hero from the comic. More of that please! --------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Zed, the Master of ShadowsArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

There are a lot of strange critters running around Zaun, but Zac sure has got to be one of the weirdest. But we kind of liked this adopted little goo boy! Please put him in Arcane. Or let him interact with some champs!! Or maybe just bring his parents back to life and give them some names while you're at it. -------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Zac, the Secret WeaponArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Oh just when we think we're done talking about Rise of the Sentinels, it's here to ruin something else. Yorick is an important figure in The Shadow Isles, and even apparently had a run in with Viego at some point, and yet... The poor fella has no involvement in taking Hot Cross Buns out! We're not sure where Yorick can go from here, but he's a cute lil guy ain't he? ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Yorick, Shepard of SoulsArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Apparently we didn't complain about Azir and Xerath enough in the Azir episode. In our defense, that was like two years ago. We're not entirely sure what Riot wants to do with these two, but we're sure hoping Azir doesn't come out of it with a redemption arc. Because ew yucky yucky. ---------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Dragon Trainer TristanaArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

So. Skarner isn't from Shurima anymore. Neat! Unfortunately, while we are interested in some of what they've decided to do with Skarner, he's mostly just sitting around and waiting. And that's where a lot of champions end up sometimes. Give us our depressed scorpion monster trying to go out and explore the world, Riot! It's what we all can relate to right now. ------- WE HAVE MERCH!bit.ly/loreheadmerch Twitter! twitter.com/loreheads Discord! https://t.co/o21E0W4C8z?amp=1 Twitch! twitch.tv/loreheads Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leagueofloreheads Song Title | Skarner, the Primordial SovereignArtist | League of LegendsCourtesy of Riot Games https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/community/riot-music-creator-safe-guidelines/Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay - book with sparkles

Women in gaming. They haven't been the outlier for some time now.    In this episode of SNHU Explains, Emma L'Heureux ‘17 ‘20 ‘22, a web analyst at Southern New Hampshire University, talks about her start in gaming, how games have changed and how much more involved women are in the gaming industry today.    Interested in learning more about a gaming degree? Check out the online programs at SNHU: https://www.snhu.edu/liberal-arts/design/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=YTchannel_Bitly&utm_content=Women-in-Gaming_SEP_SEP_11&snhu_segment=ol

It's March Madness and Women's History Month, so what better way to celebrate than having a 64 bracket tournament of the best women in gaming! The Beats crew each took our favorite choices as well as some fan picks, randomly assigned them to the bracket, and then went through each of the match ups to pitch our cases for a final winner. Some heavy hitters got eliminated early, some obscure contenders stayed longer than expected, and some arguments got quite heated! Does Sonya Blade have more of the public eye than Princess Zelda? Is Malenia from Elden Ring more than just a meme? Find the answer to these questions and more!

We chat with industry legend Sheri Graner Ray, tracing her journey from her early days at Origin Systems, where she shaped the fantastical realms of Ultima, to her pioneering role at Her Interactive in creating the first-ever CD-ROM titles aimed at females, along with the challenges that entailed. Beyond her technical achievements, we delve into her passionate advocacy for gender inclusivity within gaming, inspiring women both as players and industry professionals. Contents: 00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories 32:30 - Sheri Graner Ray Interview Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show: Take your business to the next level today and enjoy 3 months of Shopify for £1/month: https://shopify.co.uk/retrohour Bitmap Books https://www.bitmapbooks.com/ Thanks to our latest Patreon backers, in the Hall of Fame this week: Rodney Underkoffler, Andreas Wanda, Tiago Epifanio, James Randall We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://theretrohour.com/support/ https://www.patreon.com/retrohour Get your Retro Hour merchandise: https://bit.ly/33OWBKd Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 Website: http://theretrohour.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/retrohouruk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour Show notes: Archer Maclean's Atari Arcade Experiments Preserved: https://tinyurl.com/ywwe29wj New Saturn-Style Parking Garage Racer Looks Ridiculously Fun: https://tinyurl.com/39yr9v9y Mirror Your PC Screen to a CRT with MiSTerCast: https://tinyurl.com/3vruhrhm Duck Hunt Gets an Enhanced Remake for the Amiga: https://tinyurl.com/4hwczef6 Atari Returns to the Arcade with Its Recharged Series: https://tinyurl.com/2cpfctn8

Whitney is joining us to talk about a specific story about what it is like being a woman who works in the video game industry. She will walk us through a story where her expertise on the company she worked for and the games she helps market was argued against and she left the frustrating conversation unable to convince the man on the other side of the conversation she was right. There will also be conversation around how we help bring marginalized voices to the table, the vulnerability it takes to stick up for yourself and your talents, and the emotional/mental labor that is involved when we are constantly asked to model to men how to not be misogynist and how we expect respect when it comes to the things we know.Make sure you have subscribed to us on Patreon! (currently running a free trial on all tiers) It is the only place where you can find our new variety series, The Misogyny Meltdown! There will be comedy, creativity, and a lot of melting down in each episode. January covered the Misogynist of the Year award ceremony, for March we will be celebrating International Womens History MonthFollow us at @menivetoleratedpod on Instagram! All ways to support the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/menivetoleratedpod. Join the newsletter so you never miss any update we have on Team Tolerator!You can find the “Oh My Horror” 2024 movie challenge here.

This episode the Beat of the Month crew are focusing on a topic we know all to well - madness! These are games where the main character is going crazy or maybe were already insane to begin with. We've got some oldies covered such as Loaded for the original Playstation, 2000s PC game American McGee's Alice, the original Alan Wake, and more! We also cover some odds and ends that are a little less maddening such as card game craze Balatro and hear from some adventures in thrifting. So even if it isn't cold be sure to grab your straight jacket and join as for a maddening episode! Also, please keep a look out for social media posts where we will be asking YOU to contribute ideas for our March Madness bracket of best women in gaming!

Natalie is joined by Shardae and Lyssa of The Slovenly Trulls podcast to talk about how the lore surrounding D&D also perpetuates misogyny within gaming. Shardae and Lyssa will bring their expertise on specific tropes written into the lore and playing guides published by Wizards of the Coast that serve as a reminder that the game has some inherent rules and story pieces that are rooted in misogyny, racism, and other oppressive systems. The three women will then celebrate some of the game masters and live play streams who are doing the work to rewrite the narrative that only white men know how to play D&D and enjoy it. Those examples include Dimension 20, Critical Role, DesiQuest, and specific people like Aabria Iyengar.Make sure you have subscribed to us on Patreon! (currently running a free trial on all tiers) It is the only place where you can find our new variety series, The Misogyny Meltdown! There will be comedy, creativity, and a lot of melting down in each episode. January covered the Misogynist of the Year award ceremony, February is all about love and in March we will be celebrating International Women's Month!Follow us at @menivetoleratedpod on Instagram! All ways to support the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/menivetoleratedpod. Join the newsletter so you never miss any update we have on Team Tolerator!Find Shardae and Lyssa:Podcast: The Slovenly TrullsInstagram: @slovenlytrullsTikTok: @slovenlytrulls

Why do gamers like certain games and not others? GameTree is a LFG (looking for group) app that connects gamers to play together. To do that, GameTree leverages psychology to build Gaming DNA, which analyzes why certain players like specific games. Gaming DNA shows what kinds of gamers there are, who likes which games, and who might enjoy playing with others. In this Growth Masterminds, host John Koetsier chats with GameTree founders Dana Sydorenko and John Uke. Their conversation reveals insights into how gaming preferences differ across genders, ages, and platforms, touching on the social dynamics of gaming, the role of gamer psychology, and the implications for game design and marketing. Key topics include the surprising patterns of gaming among men and women, the importance of social connections in gaming, and how GameTree's technology is pioneering personalized gaming experiences. Additionally, the discussion delves into the potential of mobile gaming, the impact of VR and Web3 on the gaming landscape, and the significance of supporting diversity in gaming, particularly the inclusion of women in gaming communities and development. 00:00 Introduction to Gamer Psychology 00:59 Introducing GameTree and its Founders 01:34 Gender Differences in Gaming 03:22 Platform Preferences and Gaming Patterns 04:58 The Importance of Gaming DNA 06:21 The Social Aspect of Gaming 15:30 The Role of Mobile Gaming 22:38 The Future of Gaming: VR and Blockchain 26:39 Women in Gaming 31:51 Conclusion

Come with us one and all as we catch up on unpublished episodes. This is a game heavy one talking about our mainstays and a few newfound joys. Jen steps up on the soapbox to discuss reviews and critiques of Turning Red and then we hit a musical note for Nerd Culture!Games we're playing include:  Elder Scrolls Online, Dead by Daylight, Spiritfarer, Elden Ring, No Man's Sky, Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Fallout New Vegas & more!Appearing this ep: Jen, Jess, Sarah, Shaline, & SherrieSegments: Games We're Playing, The Soap Box, and Nerd CultureTwitter:https://twitter.com/dameswhogameFB:facebook.com/DamesWhoGamefacebook.com/groups/askyrimaddictpodcastWeb:http://dameswhogame.buzzsprout.com/http://www.asapodcasting.com/Support the showEmail: dameswhogamepodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Lyssa and Shardae deep dive into Dragon Magazine and its tumultuous history with women in gaming. Fact check us at: cantbekilledcreations.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off!