In the second half of our conversation with Chris on writing in games, we dive even deeper into how writing... more

After two long years of anticipation, The Last of Us is back – and so are we! In this extra-long,... more

Alex, Jem, and Matt are joined by lifelong writer and gamer Chris for a rich and unfiltered conversation on the... more

In this final instalment of our Gamer Guilt series, we delve into the emotional baggage of gaming: the backlog shame... more

In the fourth and final episode of our Baldur’s Gate 3 FanCast, Matt, Alex, Jem, and returning guest Fin wrap... more

In this episode, Alex, Jem, and Matt get stuck into more of March’s gaming headlines, with their signature intersectional feminist... more

Gaming the System – March News Round-Up (Part 1) In This Episode: This week, your favourite feminist gaming trio—Alex,... more

Welcome back to Gaming The System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists 🎭 examine gaming through a critical lens. In... more

Welcome back to Gaming the System, where three intersectional feminists examine gaming and games through a feminist lens! In this... more

Welcome back to Gaming The System! This week, Jem, Alex, and Matt are back with Part 2 of our deep... more

Gaming The System: Gamer Guilt Part 1 – Show Notes 🎮 Welcome back to Gaming The System! This week, Jem,... more

Baldur’s Gate 3 Fancast – Part 2 🎭 Welcome back, adventurers! Last time, we debated the perfect fan cast... more

🎲 Baldur’s Gate 3 Fancast – Part 1 🎭Welcome back to Gaming the System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists... more

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Gaming the System News: Impact of Corporate Policy Changes on the Gaming Industry In the first episode of 2025,... more

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"A Prominent Accessibility Advocate Worked With Studios anda Inspired Change. But She Never Actually Existed" https://www.ign.com/articles/a-prominent-accessibility-advocate-worked-with-studios-and-inspired-change-but-she-never-actually-existed ----- ... more

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Articles Mentioned: Claims that Olympic opening ceremony ‘mocked Christianity’ ignore the long-standing connection between Jesus and Dionysus - https://theconversation.com/claims-that-olympic-opening-ceremony-mocked-christianity-ignore-the-long-standing-connection-between-jesus-and-dionysus-236271... more

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Articles Mentioned: Claims that Olympic opening ceremony ‘mocked Christianity’ ignore the long-standing connection between Jesus and Dionysus - https://theconversation.com/claims-that-olympic-opening-ceremony-mocked-christianity-ignore-the-long-standing-connection-between-jesus-and-dionysus-236271... more

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GTS performed our 2nd in-person live show at the Chichester Fringe festival. PAYPAL & PATREON If you want... more

GTS performed our 2nd in-person live show at the Chichester Fringe festival. PAYPAL & PATREON If you want... more

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Swift-Craft: Witches in Gaming Part 2 How does the witch as a healer and protector appear in the gaming world?... more

Alex and Matt discuss some of the latest gaming news stories, including a new game from Palworld devs, Helldivers 2... more

Part 1: The GTS team examine witches from the gaming world, just what defines a witch? They share their most... more

Let's Go, Chiefs!!! Alex and Matt discuss the biggest NFL game of the year. Aggressive men having temper tantrums? Billionaire... more

Should we be excited about a slightly less pointy Lara Croft? And Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones, sort... more

Alex and Matt explore the Norse wellness retreat of Valhalla, the epic expansion to God of War: Ragnarok. -----... more

Ubisoft CEO wants to abolish gamers actually owning games, layoffs replacing people with AI, price of games skyrocketing. WTF is... more

Alex and Matt explore the Norse wellness retreat of Valhalla, the epic expansion to God of War: Ragnarok. -----... more

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We say farewell to 2023 with each of our 4 best games of the year! Ho Ho Ho! -----... more

Ah the male gamer, the stereotypical toxic creature perpetually lurking the virtual world.... Okay there's the fantasy image, but... more

Alex, Jem and Matt return to ask a familiar question for this episode: Do awards matter? Find out if their... more

We examine the serious side of international men's today, focussing on the wellbeing of men and boys. The patriarchy forces... more

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Why do game studios choose to redo existing games instead of making new IPs? Does technological evolution match social evolution?... more

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How female characters look and behave always seem to lead conversation about how women are represented in games. But what... more

Alex and Jem compare two of the biggest female protagonists of present times: Barbie and Lara Croft. Which is a... more

Alex and Jem get together to discuss the phenomenon that is the Barbie Movie, and reflect on this icon of... more

After 2 weeks of decompression, the team talk about all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans and ordeals surrounding the live show we... more

After 2 weeks of decompression, the team talk about all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans and ordeals surrounding the live show we... more

GTS is very proud to present our first ever in-person live show! We were invited to perform live at the... more

Voice Actors continued! We chat about celeb culture in gaming, and share our favourite talents from behind the microphone. ... more

Alex, Jem and Matt share their takes on the working landscape for gaming voice actors, from opportunities, to pay, to... more

The GTS gang discuss all things video game music, how it has the power not only to enhance, but to... more

The GTS gang discuss all things video game music, how it has the power not only to enhance, but to... more

Jem, Alex and Matt explore the topic of anger. What are our opinions on anger? How is women's anger portrayed... more

Jem, Alex and Matt explore the topic of anger. What are our opinions on anger? How is women's anger portrayed... more

The GTS Effect - Across 2 half-hour episodes, the GTS team, joined by founding POD member, Caroline, talk about how... more

The GTS Effect - Across 2 half-hour episodes, the GTS team, joined by founding POD member, Caroline, talk about how... more

Alex and Matt talk about the state of tennis in 2023, for the sport, often viewed as elitist. The failures... more

Alex and Matt talk about the state of tennis in 2023, for the sport, often viewed as elitist. The failures... more

Non-Violent games make up only a fraction of the gaming world, especially compared to massive AAA franchises like Call of... more

Non-Violent games make up only a fraction of the gaming world, especially compared to massive AAA franchises like Call of... more

In this episode Alex, Jem and Matt discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on their gaming habits.... more

In this episode Alex, Jem and Matt discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on their gaming habits.... more

What is in a name? The GTS team talks "Girl Gamer" versus "Gamer Girl". How can the same two words... more

What is in a name? The GTS team talks "Girl Gamer" versus "Gamer Girl". How can the same two words... more

At last, Jem and Matt provide commentary on the last episode of the Last of Us. ----- PATREON! GTS... more

At last, Jem and Matt provide commentary on the last episode of the Last of Us. ----- PATREON! GTS... more

Alex & Jem sit down to chat about The Sims, the one and only "life simulation" game. In... more

Alex & Jem sit down to chat about The Sims, the one and only "life simulation" game. In... more

Alex, Jem and Matt explore immersive experiences; discussing everything from secret cinema, to escape rooms and audience participation! Are they... more

Alex, Jem and Matt explore immersive experiences; discussing everything from secret cinema, to escape rooms and audience participation! Are they... more

HW: Legacy has been out for a while now, so Matt and Alex sat down to discuss what the legacy... more

We explore the endless toxicity of the expection of women and girls to be "ladylike" and how it slithers into... more

Matt and Jem explore the depravity of arguably the biggest monster the show has seen so far. ----- ... more

We explore the endless toxicity of the expection of women and girls to be "ladylike" and how it slithers into... more

Matt and Jem talk about the Romeo and Juliet tragedy of Riley and Ellie. ----- PATREON! GTS now... more

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----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create... more

Matt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers. ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon... more

Matt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers. ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon... more

Alex, Jem and Matt discuss the recently released game all long-time Harry Potter fans have been waiting for: Hogwarts Legacy.... more

Matt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers. ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon... more

Alex, Jem and Matt discuss the recently released game all long-time Harry Potter fans have been waiting for: Hogwarts Legacy.... more

Matt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers in the first 2 episodes of The Last of... more

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS WHO BLEW THE F#%£ING HORN? Alex and Matt answer the biggest mysteries. Who is the World Serpent?... more

We explore the chosen one archetype and whether it is toxic, neutral, or positive. also, we examine why some people... more

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS We talk about the beautiful doggies, wolfies, turtles, whales and all the other lovely creatures... more

We talk about the wretched oppressive hierarchy of royalty and nobility and how it permeates games and the impact is... more

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS Alex and and Matt have survived Ragnarok and platinumed the game so we will be talking... more

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS Alex and and Matt have survived Ragnarok and platinumed the game so we will be talking... more