Gaming The System - The Feminist Gaming Podcast
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:
wearegamingthesystem@gmail.com
For patreon:
patreon.com/gamingthesystem
Episodes
223 episodes
223 - Gaming Narratives: Power and Pitfalls in Interactive Storytelling - Feat. Chris - Part 1
Alex, Jem, and Matt are joined by lifelong writer and gamer Chris for a rich and unfiltered conversation on the craft of video game writing. They get into what sets game writing apart from other media like film, television, and books, ex...
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222 Gamer Guilt Episode 04 - Backlogs, Bias & Letting Go
In this final instalment of our Gamer Guilt series, we delve into the emotional baggage of gaming: the backlog shame spiral, perfectionism, and the internalised pressure to “do it right.” Hosted by Jem, with Alex and Matt in conversati...
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221 - Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Casting Part 4 - Muscle Mommies, Miniature Space Hamsters & Mage Hand Mischief - Feat. Fin
In the fourth and final episode of our Baldur’s Gate 3 FanCast, Matt, Alex, Jem, and returning guest Fin wrap up our casting choices and fawn over the companions who’ve stolen our hearts and party spots. This time, it’s all about K...
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220 - GTS March News roundup - Part 2 - What do gamers want? Thick thighs but not Wonder Woman!
In this episode, Alex, Jem, and Matt get stuck into more of March’s gaming headlines, with their signature intersectional feminist lens. From thick-thighed anime girls to cancelled superhero titles, the team digs into what’s driving trends—and ...
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219 - GTS March News roundup - Part 1 - Games, Gimmicks and Gatekeepers
Gaming the System – March News Round-Up (Part 1)In This Episode: This week, your favourite feminist gaming trio—Alex, Jem, and Matt—dive into the March headlines with their signature mix of insight, laughter, and righ...
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218 - Casting Baldur’s Gate 3 - Part 3: Our Tav, Astarion’s Trauma, Minthara’s Chaos (Feat. Fin)
Welcome back to Gaming The System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists 🎭 examine gaming through a critical lens. In this four-part series, we’re deep-diving into Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), imagining our dream cast for a...
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217 Gamer Guilt Part 3: The Cost - Spending, Regrets and Justifications
Welcome back to Gaming the System, where three intersectional feminists examine gaming and games through a feminist lens! In this third installment of our Gamer Guilt series, Jem, Alex, and Matt dive into the financial side of...
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216 - Gamer Guilt Part 2: Productivity & The Raw Dogging Life
Welcome back to Gaming The System! This week, Jem, Alex, and Matt are back with Part 2 of our deep dive into gamer guilt—this time, exploring how guilt shows up in unexpected ways, from screen time worries to external judgement,...
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215 Gamer Guilt - Part 1
Gaming The System: Gamer Guilt Part 1 – Show Notes🎮 Welcome back to Gaming The System! This week, Jem, Alex, and Matt dive into gamer guilt—that nagging feeling about how much time we spend gaming, what we play, an...
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214 - Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Casting Part 2 - Lae’zel & Wyll! Feat. Fin
Baldur’s Gate 3 Fancast – Part 2 🎭Welcome back, adventurers! Last time, we debated the perfect fan cast for three of Baldur’s Gate 3’s beloved (and despised) characters. This time, we’re diving even deeper ...
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213 - Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Casting Part 1 - Halsin, Shadowheart & Gale! Feat. Fin
🎲 Baldur’s Gate 3 Fancast – Part 1 🎭Welcome back to Gaming the System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists take a deep dive into the world of gaming! In this special Baldur’s Gate 3 fancast series, Matt, ...
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212 - GTS News! 19k Games in 2024 & Marvel Rivals Boob Physics
Episode Summary:Welcome back to Gaming The System, the podcast where three intersectional feminists explore the gaming world through a critical lens. In today’s episode, Alex, Jem, and Matt dive into the sheer volume of game...
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211 - GTS News! Meta-Mayhem Tech-Bro Takeover
Gaming the System News: Impact of Corporate Policy Changes on the Gaming IndustryIn the first episode of 2025, hosts Alex, Jem, and Matt dive into recent gaming and adjacent news stories through a feminist lens. They discuss the implica...
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210 - Our New Years Gaming Resolutions!
PAYPAL & PATREONIf 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.comFor patreon:&...
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209 - Our Gaming Over Christmas!
PAYPAL & PATREONIf 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.comFor patreon:&...
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206 - Best/Worst Games and News Stories of 2024! Part 02
PAYPAL & PATREONIf 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.comFor patreon:&...
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203 - Jingling The System Part 01
PAYPAL & PATREONIf 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.comFor patreon:&...
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204 - Jingling The System Part 02
PAYPAL & PATREONIf 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.comFor patreon:&...
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202 - Disability & Race in Horror Games Part 02
PAYPAL & PATREONIf 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.comFor patreon:&...
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201 - Disability & Race in Horror Games Part 01
PAYPAL & PATREONIf 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.comFor patreon:&...
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