Gaming The System - The Feminist Gaming Podcast
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About the Show
The podcast where 3 intersectional feminists examine gaming and games through a feminist lens.
New Episodes every Thursday.
Alex, Jem and Matt believe gaming is good. Gaming is good for relaxation, for learning, for bringing people together and for your mental health. But like all media, there is both good and bad and we want to address how we make gaming a safe and healthy environment for women and minority groups (although lets not forget that people of colour are the global ethnic majority).
We want to see the small steps towards an intersectional feminist future that have been made in games to go further. We are Gaming the System because we want to see our beloved world of Gaming reflect the values we hold dear, and until it does we are here to shine a light on what needs to change.
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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:
[email protected]
For patreon:
patreon.com/gamingthesystem
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Regularly hosts outside guests
16 of recent episodes transcribed
269 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
267 - Making a Man Out of GPU - Part 2
The hosts discuss how visible identity affects prejudice and whether men are less likely to challenge toxic masculinity because they can “pass” as traditionally masculine through code switching. They…
266 - Making a Man Out of GPU - Part 1
This episode continues a multi-part conversation on masculinity and “positive masculinity,” focusing on who gets to define masculinity and how the concept has changed throughout history. The…
265 - Video Game Concerts: A Musical Adventure - Part 2
Join us as we recount an incredible evening filled with live performances of iconic game soundtracks and encounters with talented composers. From the captivating music of 'Return' and 'Disco Elysium'…
264 - Video Game Concerts: A Musical Adventure - Part 1
In this episode of Gaming the System, join us as we dive into the enchanting world of live video game music performances. Our host recounts their recent experience at a world premiere concert of…
Meeting Wayfarer's Rest - Sanding Tables and Crafting Community (Episode 263)
What does it take to turn a passion for gaming into a thriving high street fixture? In this episode, Alex and Jem sit down with Sarah and Katie, the founders of Wayfarer’s Rest in Godalming, Surrey,…
262 - GTS News! Rockstar Games' Union Controversy, AI's Impact on Gaming, and Roblox's Age Restrictions
In this episode, we delve into some pressing issues in the gaming industry as we kick off 2026. Alex discusses the allegations of union busting at Rockstar Games, where 30 employees were dismissed…
261 - Christmas Game-cation and 2026 Predictions
In our first session recording of the year, we dive into an exciting discussion about our gaming activities over the Christmas holidays and look ahead to the games we're anticipating in the coming…
260 - Gentle Men: Antidotal Masculinity
In this episode of Gaming the System, hosts Matt, Alex, and Gem dive deep into the impactful discussion of positive male role models in video games. They explore how characters like Spider-Man,…
259 - Social Deduction Games Part 2
📢 Support the Podcast! Let us know on BlueSky (@gamingthesystem.bsky.social), Instagram (@gamingthesystempodcast) or in the comments on YouTube! If you love Gaming The System, consider supporting…
258 - Social Deduction Games Part 1
📢 Support the Podcast! Let us know on BlueSky (@gamingthesystem.bsky.social), Instagram (@gamingthesystempodcast) or in the comments on YouTube! If you love Gaming The System, consider supporting…
Xmas special : Playing in the Dark: Light, Shadow, and Seasonal Gaming (Episode 257)
As the year moves toward the winter solstice, this episode of Gaming the System explores how light and darkness function as both technical tools and emotional languages in games. Jem, Alex and Matt…
Death in Games, Part 3: Grief, Memory, and Meaning (Episode 256)
In the final part of our series on death in games, we shift from mechanics to meaning. We explore how modern games use grief, memory, and emotional pacing to create more honest depictions of loss…
Death in Games Part 2 Learning to Die Better: How Games Shape Our View of Death (Episode 255)
In this second episode of our three-part series on Death in Games, Jem, Alex, and Matt dig deeper into how death is portrayed across gaming, and what that means for how we understand grief,…
Death in Games Part 1 - Between Story and Respawn (Episode 254)
In this episode, hosted by Jem, the GTS team explores how games use death as a storytelling tool, a gameplay mechanic, or a cheap shot. From emotional companion deaths to endless respawn loops, we…
253 - Crunch Culture: MindsEye Disaster - Part 02
Gaming Industry Crunch Culture: Deadlines, Management, and MisogynyIn this episode of 'Gaming the System,' Alex, Gem, and Matt dive deep into the challenges of the gaming industry, addressing the…
252 - Crunch Culture: MindsEye Disaster - Part 01
Examining Crunch Culture in the Gaming Industry | Gaming the System PodcastIn this episode of Gaming the System, hosts Alex, Gem, and Matt delve into the pervasive issue of crunch culture in the…
251 From Sparks to Steeds: AI Companions in Video Games
Join us for part three of our artificial intelligence in gaming series as we explore the fascinating world of companion characters in video games. In this episode, we delve into various types of AI…
Beyond the Script: Can AI Make NPCs Real? (Ep 250)
In the second half of our AI in gaming discussion, we turn to the rise of intelligent NPCs – and what happens when they start to think for themselves. Could AI make game worlds richer and more…
249 AI in Gaming Part 1 – The Co-Pilot Conundrum
In this first of two episodes exploring AI and gaming, Jem, Matt, and Alex discuss the arrival of AI co-pilots — new tools from Microsoft and Google designed to sit within your game and offer…
248 - Top 9 Best Gaming Franchises
In this episode, we explore a more positive topic by listing our top favorite gaming franchises of all time. Each of us shares three of our most beloved game series, highlighting what makes them…
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