Fresh out of Tokens

Tabletop is growing and expanding, and with it there’s an increased need for diversity at the table. Let’s talk frankly about why racism at the table shouldn’t be a thing you do as a GM or player. Also, let’s get real about racism in our settings and campaigns, talk about what we can do to stamp it out as much as possible in a land where elves, orcs, and dragons roam but racism seems to be a neverending boss battle. Moderator: Tanya DePass ~ @cypheroftyr Panelists: Omari Akil ~ @OmariAkil Adam Koebel ~ @skinnyghost Nadja Otikor ~ @Trist_Chi Carlos Luna ~ @CarlosCrits Surena Marie ~ @SurenaXMarie APoisal ~ @APoisal

This is it y'all, the final episode of Fresh Out of Tokens. It's been two years, 95 episodes, numerous amazing guests but it's time to say farewell. We've had a great run over the last two years, and it's been amazing for a show that started out as a happy accident to run for so long, to have so many amazing folks grace the mic . Thank you to every single guest, guest host and fan of the show. Thank you to everyone who's said a kind word about the show after the announcement came out about Tokens ending. The show might be ending, but the episodes will remain on Simplecast, archived. We'll leave Fresh Out of Tokens merch up in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop, and the twitter will be here even if it serves as more of an archive. Thank you to everyone who listened, who took a chance on a fledgling show to come on and be a guest, or promoted the show, or talked us up on twitter, Facebook or anywhere else. Special thanks to Shareef Jackson for rocking out with a Tokens mug early on. Don't be strangers, keep up with our outgoing EIC on twitter, tumblr, facebook, and her site; if you got a little coin to spare; Tanya is on Patreon to keep doing I Need Diverse Games as a full time gig. Also! Check out these other shows that are doing amazing work and having some great conversations. Nerds of Prey Black Girl Squee Spawn On Me NYMGamer Character Reveal Jimquisition Let's Play Video Games podcast Our Turn Podcast Skiffy and Fanty Fansplaining Fan Bros Show Gamertag Radio Gaming Looks Good

Ian Hamilton, one of the co-founders of the Game Accessibility Conference came by to talk about accessibility in games, GA Conf, things devs can do better to account for accessibility and more. We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com or on tumblr. If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to [email protected]. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast. Questions for Ian: @TimpoAdante: What games (if any) would you point out as exemplars of how to do accessibility? Are you seeing more studios taking accessibility seriously than in the past? Older Game Box Art that Ian mentioned during the episode: Shadow of the Beast Shadow of the Beast 2 Turrican Awesome Federation of Free Traders Anarchy Baal Gods What we’re playing/reading: Tanya: Injustice 2, The Sims 4 Ian: Thimbleweed Park, With Blood Upon the Sand Where to find our guest online Twitter: @ianhamilton_ GAConf: www.gaconf.com GAConf 2017 talks Game Accessibility Guidelines Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

Catt Small and Chris Algoo return to talk about this years Game Developers of Color Expo, what prompted them to create the event with other folks at Brooklyn Gamery, work/life balance either with a dayjob or as a freelancer and more. We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com or on tumblr. If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to [email protected]. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Catt & Chris: @TimpoAdante: what resources would you recommend for kids who want to learn game design? What is your favorite book that you've read in the last year? What we’re playing/reading: Tanya: Mafia III DLC - Stones Unturned, Tekken 7, SFV Catt: VA-11 Hall-A, SFV, Super Smash Brothers Chris: Hitman 2016 Where to find our guests online Twitter: @cattsmall // @chrisalgoo Cattsmall.com brooklyngamery.com Being the Change I Want to See: GDOC 2017 Game Developers of Color Expo Buy tickets: http://gdocexpo2017.eventbrite.com Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

Bio Fan Official comes back to talk about Mass Effect: Andromeda, same sex romances in the game, what's lacking & what's good re: queer content and more! There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to [email protected] if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for BioFan: @Lil_Miss_Trancy: How do you think the romances in MEA compared to those of the trilogy in terms of emotional content, structure and characterisation? @GaymerQueen: Bioware fans have been asking for poly romance options for a long time. What did you think about the options for polyamory in MEA? @TimpoAdante: Is Reyes worth it? (Full Disclosure, I didn’t take his side with my full Ryder) Who do you wish was romanceable/hope will be included in the patch? Romance aside: Who is your favorite character in Andromeda? What we’re playing/reading: BioFanOfficial: Mass Effect: Andromeda, Dragon Age Origins, Nexus Uprising by Jason M. Hough and KC Alexander Tanya: Mass Effect:Andromeda, Injustice 2 Where to find our guest online BioFanOfficial on Youtube Twitter: @BioFanOfficial Tumblr: http://biofanblog.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BioFanOfficial Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

We chat with Renee Blair of Bosskey about her work, accessibility in games, level design and Lawbreakers! There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to [email protected] if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Renee: @TimpoAdante: What accessibility features do you consider so basic that there's no excuse to not include them? How much development time would be saved by building in accessibility from the ground up? What accessibility considerations do you feel are most frequently overlooked? What we’re playing/reading: Tanya: Mass Effect Andromeda, Injustice 2 Renee: Transmetropolitan, Persona 5 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @heptad777 http://ecgconf.com/renee-blair/ http://reneeblair.me/ Renee's games on Itch.IO Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

The amazing Zoe Quinn hangs out with our EIC Tanya to talk about the new game based off Chuck Tingle's works, new book that's out soon, becoming a cyborg and more. There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to [email protected] if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Note: Though the questions sent in by listeners are in the show notes, we had some technical difficulties and have to re-record the Q&A portion of the show. Part II will air later in May. Questions for Zoe Jarryd Huntley: What's your favorite metal band(if applicable😉)? Jk, but what's your favorite band(s)? Jamie Jeans: Sorry if this is so simple but... how are you? Are you doing okay? What was behind the decision to go old school for the live action video game design of the Chuck Tingle Digital Adventure game? I hadn't seen that in a LONG long time. TimpoAdante: You have done a lot of incredible things, and you constantly advocate for others even in those moments when most people would just be seeking to shore up support for themselves. What is something you've done (that you can actually talk about) that you are proudest of, whether a lot of folks already know about it or not? Out of all the folks you've worked with, who do you still hope you'll get the opportunity to work with, and what kind of thing would you like to make or do with them? What was the most surprising thing you were able to notice or do after getting your magnetic implant? Is this implant the harbinger of the cybernetic revolution? Where to find our guest online Twitter: @UnburntWitch Kickstarted in the Butt - The Tingler Pre-Order Crash Override on Amazon Zoe's GDC Talk on Comedy in Games Video autoplays on open Crash Override UnburntWitch.com Zoe on Patreon Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

Kyle-Steven Porter drops by to discuss FlameCon, his own podcast about RuPaul's Drag Race, photography and LGBTQIA geek spaces. There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. Feel free to drop a note to [email protected] if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Kyle: @TimpoAdante: What are some of your favorite subjects to photograph? (and do you prefer film or digital) In your mind, who makes the @FLAMECON theme music? What do you hope people take away from @FLAMECON? What we’re playing/reading: Kyle: Fire Emblem Heroes, Soul Hunters Tanya: ME:Andromeda, FFXV - Episode Gladiolus Where to find our guests online Twitter: @YMISoAmazing http://www.kylestevenporter.com/ Instagram: @kyled4nger FlameCon - August 19 & 20, 2017 FlameCon on Twitter Twitter: @TSOIA_Podcast TSOIA on Tumblr TSOIA on iTunes Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

We had a visit from the fine folks behind Fansplaining to talk about fandom, gaming, fic and more as Tanya turns the tables after a visit to their show There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. Feel free to drop a note to [email protected] if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Flourish and Elizabeth: @GarrickWinter: In your experience, do different kinds of media (books/TV/games/etc.) tend to lead to different kinds of fandoms and fan experiences? Have you had any especially memorable encounters or interactions with the creators of works you're fans of? @TimpoAdante: Where have you found the most welcoming fandoms? What's the most memorable fic you've ever read? Is there any fan community that killed something you might have loved otherwise? What we’re playing/reading: Flourish: Currently reading every Star Trek novel ever written. This is not a joke. You can see my progress here. I’m currently playing the Witcher Elizabeth: Currently reading “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas, and next in my TBR pile is “Grace and the Fever” by Zan Romanoff. I’m playing...Candy Crush Soda Tanya: Final Fantasy XV, ME:Andromeda MultiPlayer (at PAX East) Where to find our guests online Twitter: @Fansplaining Fansplaining on Patreon! http://fansplaining.com/ Elizabeth: @elizabethminkel Elizabethminkel.com Flourish: @flourish Flourishklink.com Flourish on Tumblr Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

Souha Al-Samkari, VP of Truant Pixels joins us to talk about Akash Game, Otome life, a bit of fanning out over Bioware games and more. There’s tees, mugs and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. Any profits are split 50/50 with @Chachibobinks who created the logo and banner. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Feel free to drop a note to [email protected] if you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback. The site is outoftokenscast.com or outoftokenscast on tumblr. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Souha: @ofclsarahjay: NO REALLY what is the most rewarding aspect of video game dev? @Villpanh: What's your role in making themes for truant pixel? How do you come up with such beautiful and intricate designs? What hobbies do you especially favor? Does anything inspire you? What we’re playing/reading: Souha: Final Fantasy XV, Mystic Messenger Tanya: Mass Effect 3, ME3 MP Where to find our guest online Twitter: @sousourocket Akashpathofthefive.com Akash Reveal Trailer [YT link] Akash Game Tumblr truantpixel.com Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

Laura Simpson talks tabletop, LARP, UX design and getting ready to launch a Kickstarter We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to [email protected]. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast. A Companion's Tale is now on Kickstarter! Questions for Laura: @TimpoAdante What's one of the most memorable moments you've had while running or testing a game you've designed? How do considerations differ when designing for tabletop play vs designing for LARP play? What we’re playing/reading: Laura: FF15, Stardew Valley, various mobile games, (Otome games, Reigns, Two Dots), gamifying, learning to play violin, just finished reading Obelisk Gate- NK Jemisin Tanya: Mafia III, For Honor Open Beta, FFXV Where to find our guest online Twitter: @labmouse laura-simpson.com Sweet Potato Press (Games that I’m publishing) Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

Vivek Bhurtun and Roy van der Schilden join us to talk about the upcoming Herald Game from Wispfire studios, casting voice actors and dealing with imperialism in the 19th century. Vivek voices the games protagonist and Roy is the lead writer. We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note to [email protected]. Keep up with guest announcements and show news at @OutOfTokensCast Questions for Vivek and Roy: @TimpoAdante: Vivek: Is this your first time voice acting for a video game? How does it compare to other voiceover work? Vivek & Roy: What are some of your favorite classic point-and-click adventures? What we’re playing/reading: Vivek: The Magic of Thinking Big Roy: Never Alone, Long Way North Tanya: Herald Demo, For Honor Closed Beta Where to find our guests online Twitter: Vivek - @NVBMusic Verbatim VO Roy @Wispfire // @RoyvdSchilden Heraldgame.com Herald on Steam - Add it to your wishlist! Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

We have tees, and other items in the I Need Diverse Games spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can follow us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Questions for Avonelle: @TimpoAdante: What's one of the most memorable experiences you've had while LARPing? What is your favorite way to introduce new players to tabletop or LARP gameplay? What we’re playing/reading: Avonelle: Lots of prototypes. Gems of War on my iphone. Red 7. Tanya: Herald Demo, Catlateral Damage, Sims 4 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @avonelle, @dexenvoy, @de_gaming Avonelle on Facebook Double Exposure Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon Support Tanya's other work via Patreon

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can follow us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Article: Drow Reimagined Questions for Quinn: @TimpoAdante: Which of your games do you think plays best for a group that has little-to-no pen-and-paper experience? What's one of the most memorable experiences you've had seeing other people play(test) your games? What is your favorite generation of Magic: the Gathering, and do you play M:tG with family? What we’re playing/reading: Quinn: Overwatch, Dragonball Xenoverse 2, Android Assault Cactus Tanya: Skyrim SE David R: Endless Sky, Fallout 4 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @qh_murphy Quinn on Patreon Thoughtcrimes Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames Support Tanya's other work: patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Support David's work as an editor on Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can follow us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Lee: @TimpoAdante: Given that your art spans multiple mediums, what is your favorite medium to work with? Your portfolio is lovely. What are a couple of your own favorite pieces? Are there any artistic trends in games that you'd like to see go away for a very long time? What we’re playing/reading: Lee: Tyranny, Pokemon Moon Tanya: Watch Dogs 2, Mass Effect 2 David: Endless Sky Where to find our guest online Twitter: @decertatio leeflores.com The Bullshitters Of Avila: A D&D Broadcast Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Support the show via I Need Diverse Games Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames Support Tanya's other work: patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Deborah @TimpoAdante: What's something you've never seen a game do that you would really like to see? Do you think games (AAA or not) have improved in their representation of Mental Health over the past year? What's something you've never seen a game do that you would really like to see? @The_Doc_Webb: Any characters that proved to be a pleasant surprise (i.e., initially appeared to be a "gimmick" or worse but eventually proved to be a nuanced representation? @Jaysla_: a lot of games (esp horror) use sanity as a mechanic - is there a way to do this well, accepting that scary situations will have a mental toll without being reductive or gross? @BreenIsTerrible: Same question for The Sims series Insane trait. It seems to be a huge mess right now. Article: Brain Games Fail a Big Scientific Test What we’re playing/reading: Deborah: Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy Explorers, Witcher 3, Alphabear, Gummy Drops (I’m a shameless match 3 addict) Tanya: Final Fantasy XV, Witcher 3, Watch Dogs 2, Mafia III David R: Endless Sky, TMNT Legends, Morrowind Where to find our guest online Twitter: @Nebula63 deborahbudding.com theoryandpractice NeuroCurious Podcast Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames INDG Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // Personal patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Laura: Via email from DarthRadar: Have you tried the Switch, and if so? How does it feel (does it feel good in the hands, is it tiring to look at, what do you think of the screen, etc.)? @TimpoAdante: LPVG broke some of the biggest hardware news of the year. How bad has pushback been from Sony and Nintendo? What do video games need to do to top Overwatch's butts and should they even try? Article: Tracer is Queer - OW Fans Rejoice - Waypoint Tamriel Rebuilt - Mod Pack for Elder Scrolls Morrowind GOTY Picks: Tanya’s Picks: Mafia III, Watch Dogs 2, XCOM 2, Rise of the Tomb Raider & Unravel (mobile is Reigns Game) David’s Picks: Pokemon Go, TMNT Legends, Starbound Laura’s Picks: Pokemon Go, Dark Souls 3, Firewatch, Superhot, Final Fantasy XV, Pokemon S&M What we’re playing/reading/watching: Laura: Final Fantasy XV, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Rogue One Tanya: Final Fantasy XV, Watch Dogs 2, Mafia III David: TMNT Legends, Fallout 4, Arcanum Where to find our guest online Twitter: @laurakbuzz Let’s Play Video Games LPVG on Patreon Jimquisition - Podquisition Lets Play Videogames Podcast Laura on YouTube Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Article: The Sin of Mainstream Videogames - Gamasutra Questions for Shareef: @TimpoAdante: What's one of the most common misconceptions you have to teach past when tutoring math? What is the most fun you've had making a gaming looks good video? @GarrickWinter: What relationship do you see between different games genres and efforts to foster diversity and inclusion? Have you ever had any especially funny bloopers while recording podcasts? @GeekMelange: How did he come up with the idea for the math tutoring service he's started? How long did it take to go from planning to implementation? Does he have a favorite novelization/novel tie-in for a game? @Nebula63: Can you talk about links between music and math? How did you come up w using hip hop to help learn coding? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Shareef: Super Mario Run, Watch Dogs 2, I Expect You To Die, Superhot VR, The Climb Tanya: Mafia III, Final Fantasy XV, Watch Dogs 2 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @ShareefJackson ShareefJackson.com Math Looks Good Gaming Looks Good Science Looks Good Spawn on Me Operation Cubicle Shareef on YT Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work on SoundCloud Listener questions for Joe: @cyberpunkwarlok: Who is the Ultimate Monster Boy Husband? @gritfish: What are some of the simplest things games don't do that would make it easier for people with disabilities? @TimpoAdante: If you had to guess, what did fruit do to Tesco to make them hate fruit so much? If you could interview one dev or get preview access to one game, who/what would it be? What is the most memorable moment you've ever had while gaming (doesn't have to be directly because of a game) What we’re playing/reading/watching: Joe: The Division, Pokemon Sun/Moon, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Tanya: Final Fantasy XV, Watch Dogs 2 David: TMNT Legends, Dark Souls, Morrowind Where to find our guest online Twitter: @joeparlock Let’s Play Video Games Joe on Patreon LPVG on Patreon Joe on Twitch YouTube Game Accessibility Guidelines Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Personal Twitch // INDG Twitch INDG Patreon // Personal Patreon David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch Patreon

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Listener questions for Chris: @JamieJeans: Where do you feel modern games fail at including and discussing racism and diversity? @TimpoAdante: With projects spanning most of 1900-1950, are there certain settings that work better for Lovecraftian horror? Who are some of your favorite horror storytellers? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Chris: Fallout 4, Skyrim SE, Mafia III Tanya: Final Fantasy XV Where to find our guest online Twitter: @Darker_Hue http://www.darkerhuestudios.com/ Mu Podcast -Chris Spivey International Man of Many NDA's Darker Hue on Google+ Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Zach & Katy @TimpoAdante: What's your favorite video game movie? What is your favorite use of the color purple in a game? What is the most emotionally invested moment you have ever had in a game? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Zack: The Witcher 3, Condemned: Criminal Origins Katy: Guild Wars 2, Mystic Messenger Tanya: Mafia III, CIV VI, Skyrim Special Edition David: TMNT Legends Where to find our guests online @TrueLoveGaming True Love Gaming (YT) Zach’s Twitter: @IcePotato Games and Food Tumblr Hailing from the Edge Katy’s Twitter: @ruby_duvall Ruby Duvall Katy on Tumblr writersblockbuster tumblr Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Rhadamus: @ZeusTyrone: What are your thoughts on normalized diversity and are there any examples of characters or games that have this quality? @Jacsnapper: What's your fav game? What do you love about it? What do you dislike about it? How could it have been better? Were there a series of events, or an exact moment when you realized that this is what you wanted/needed to do? When did you decide to step into your role as an educator and speak publicly about diversity? @GarrickWinter: Are there any games that stood out to you as having costume or industrial design that exceeded your expectations going into the game? What was the most challenging cosplay costume you've ever created? @ImAaronJ: What is one cosplay you’d like to gender bend in the future? @TimpoAdante: Who is your favorite Bioware romance, and do they come from your favorite Bioware game? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Jeff: Overwatch, Ladykiller in a Bind Tanya: Mafia III, CIV VI David: Reading Guards, Guards by Terry Pratchett, TMNT mobile game. Where to find our guest online Twitter: @Rhadamus Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Our questions for Charles: Tell us a little bit about you, who you are, what you do? What’s your gaming origin story? I love that you have Senior Black Writer in your twitter bio. Is there a story behind that? So Mafia III, and Lincoln Clay. How did you get involved with the game? Is there any of you in Lincoln and how he’s written? The game does not flinch from racism, how hard did you (and the team) have to push to get this to happen? Do you think other games will start to address racism rather than half-stepping around it as they usually do? There’s a mission in the game where you have to get blackmail material on a rival. Turns out he’s making gay porn. That seems really high risk for the time period the game is set in. Why make the blackmail material about being gay? Why not something else? There’s been an “interesting” disparity in reviews of the game. I’ve noticed a lot of white reviewers noting they feel fatigued by all the racism, and don’t understand why it’s there. Did you expect once reviews started dropping? Will the blunt way racism is presented in the main game continue with future content for Mafia III? Do you find that trying to have discussions about race and racism in games tiring, especially with all the pushback from people who can’t understand why this is important? We’re seeing more black male leads in games finally. Do you think Mafia III and other games are a turning point for more representation? Aside from being senior black writer, what’s next for you? (that you can talk about of course) What we’re playing/reading/watching: Charles: Nothing right now, small human and working on Mafia III DLC is taking all his time. Tanya: Mafia III, CIV VI, Skyrim Special Edition Where to find our guest online Twitter: @TheCharlesWebb Mafia III Reviews by POC: Tanya DePass – Ontological Geek Tauriq Moosa – MWeb GameZone Terence Wiggins – Paste Games Justin Jones – I Need Diverse Games Jonathan Ore – CBC News Justin Carter – Twinfinite.net Mafia III Articles by POC: Austin Walker interview with Charles Webb, head writer on Mafia III – Vice Why Mafia III should tackle race head on – Austin Walker, EIC Waypoint/Vice From New Bordeux to Harlem: Strong Women in Service to Men – Not Your Mama’s Gamer It’s a Family Affair – From Father to Son – Not Your Mama’s Gamer Be Real Black For Me – Luke Cage and Lincoln Clay as the Heroes We Need – NYMGamer Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Sam & Alisha: @GarrickWinter: Is there a genre you're just not interested in, even if specific games in it draw critical or fan attention? If so, what keeps you away? Is there a genre you find yourself drawn to regardless of what developer or franchise is involved? What about that genre draws you in? @TimpoAdante: What do you wish more students coming into game studies knew already? What are some of the most memorable moments you've had in the classroom? What booze pairs best with your favorite games? @Nebula63: Have you learned to love Andraste's favorite beer, IPA? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Sam: Mafia III, Ginger: Beyond the Crystal, Stardew Valley, Pokémon Sun/Moon demo Alisha: Hearthstone, hate-playing Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Hacknet, Left 4 Dead 2, Night Terrors: The Beginning (demo) Tanya: Mafia III, CIV VI David: TMNT Legends, Pokemon Go, Discworld Noir Where to find our guests online Twitter: @NYMGamer // @saffista // @onlyalishak NYMGamer on Twitch Invisibility Blues - YouTube Invisibility Blues - NYMGamer Site NYMGamer Podcast NYMGamer article on Women in Mafia III Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Note: We recorded this episode prior to SAG-AFTRA moved forward with the VA strike. As of this episode, it is still continuing. Listener questions for Dave: @stephenkilbride: Have you found it difficult to bring life/character to some game roles? If so, any in particular & why? @Vahnj: What's is your favorite character you've acted as? If you could be another character again, who would you most want to act as again? Who are your favorite actors to work with? @RachelChurchie: what's the best character you've voiced and if you could choose would you have voiced a different TWD person @TimpoAdante: With such an extensive resumé, is there any role you wish you could play? Has there ever been a role you wished you hadn't taken? @sousourocket : I would love to hear what it was like working on king’s quest 6 as the pawn shop owner! The VO game has changed so much since then, the gaming industry as well. That “good day!!” still takes me back to my childhood @unclebibby: how much voice acting did you do for Street Fighter 5? i really liked your part in story mode. What we’re playing/reading/watching: Dave: Watching - Atlanta, Westworld, Reading - Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Tanya: Mafia III, Masquerada David: TMNT Legends, Shadowrun Returns: Dragonfall mods Where to find our guest online Twitter: @davefennoy Dave Fennoy FB Fan page Dave Fennoy on IMDB DaveFennoy.com Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there or at [email protected]. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Mike: @TimpoAdante: What is your favorite part of the composition process? How did you approach writing a libretto for the stage differently from writing multiple game soundtracks? What is the most challenging part of composing a new piece? If you could provide the score to a film, what type of film would you most like to score? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Mike: Animal Crossing: New Leaf, MGS3, Ni No Kuni Tanya: Masquerada, Elder Scrolls: Legends David: GTA: San Andreas, Devil Daggers Where to find our guest online Twitter: @guysmiley22 Mike on Soundcloud Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there or at [email protected]. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Leisha: @TimpoAdante: What is one of your favorite games, artistically? If you could change anything about character generators in games, what would it be? If you could have a soundtrack for Project Solace, who would create it? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Leisha: Stardew Valley/American Vampire/Monster Factory Tanya: Woven Game, Witcher 3, ES Legends, Virginia David: Marvel Future Fight, TMNT Legends Where to find our guest online Twitter: @leishariddel / @ProjectSolaceTO Project Solace http://www.leishariddelart.com/ Leisha on Tumblr Leisha on Twitch Leisha's GX3 Talk Creating Characters and Stories with Ethnic Dysphoria Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there or at [email protected]. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Riley: @GarrickWinter: How do you balance engaging with topics people are already interested in talking and reading about (like Overwatch or No Man's Sky recently) with writing about niche genres or smaller games that haven't had as much exposure, but may have an untapped audience? @TimpoAdante: What's one piece you've written (whether for Kotaku or another outlet) that you're incredibly proud of? Who are a couple of writers whose writing you never want to miss (doesn't have to just be games writing)? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Riley: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Elite Dangerous, Wolfenstein The Old Blood and Overwatch Tanya: Stardew Valley, Witcher 3 David: Starbound ( http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=767686765 ) Where to find our guest online Twitter: @rcmacleod Riley’s appearance on the 1099 Podcast Riley on Kotaku Riley's Offworld piece on the Queer Masculinity of Stealth Games Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast or drop us a line at [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener questions for Chris: @Sparklebliss: What are the pros and cons of wading into social issues when you're already a public figure? And, what makes it worth it? @TimpoAdante: You've live-tweeted MOBA competitions in the past. What is it that makes spectating MOBA matches so engaging? If you could help create a game, what kind of game would it be? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Chris: Path of Exile, NMS, Tanya: Jotun, Stardew Valley, reading The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin David: Starbound Where to find our guest online Twitter: @ChrisWarcraft Chris’ Amazon Author page Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast or drop us a line at [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Listener question for Tim: @JarrydHuntley What is your favorite instrument and what is your least favorite instrument? Either to play or to listen to. What we’re playing/reading/watching: Tim: Revolution 60, Jotun, WWE 2K15/16, A House of Keys and No Doors (Emmie Mears) Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition, Masquerada David: Star Trek Online, Fallout 4 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @TimpoAdante SoundCloud: http://soundcloudcom/timpoandante Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast or drop us a line at [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Article: IGDA Releases it's Diversity Report Listener questions for Jarryd: @ShareefJackson: Are there any plans for integration with instagram, tumblr, other photo sharing sites? @GarrickWinter: As an educator, how would you like to see game education in schools change or evolve in the future? @TimpoAdante: With Art Club Challenge promoting minimalist art, what's been the most surprising piece you've seen so far? With dating sim and death match modes "in the works," when can we expect the @artclubgame cart racing mode? What's your favorite way to pass the time with your family? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Jarryd: No Man’s Sky, Hue, Doom? Tanya: Masquerada, Dragon Age Inquisition David: Star Trek Online, Fallout 4 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @JarrydHuntley Art Club Challenge Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Aaron J Amendola dropped by to talk about diversity in Geek spaces, VS The Universe and the Chicago nerd scene We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us at @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Aaron: @GCPDMatt: What would a game based on #TheGeekShow be like? What genre? Who's playable? (I imagine Rhythm Heaven) Skylanders, LEGODimensions, or Amiibo? @GeekMelange: What is the fandom you most want to do a "Songs from the [X] Universe" skit to next? What is the game you most want to see a movie or TV adaptation of? Dennis Farr aka @aeazel Is Loghain a sympathetic character? The choice with him in DA:I actually made me pause. @TimpoAdante Blackwall: Insult to Wardens everywhere or savior of the order? Matchbox 20 or Smashmouth? Who have two of your favorite guests been on #TheGeekShow, and why? With the news we might get a Mass Effect remaster, what Bioware game(s) would you most like to see remastered? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Aaron: PLAYING: Inside, Downwell, Dark Souls, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. WATCHING: Mr. Robot, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. READING: Captain Marvel, random Star Wars EU books. Tanya: Pokemon GO, Sims 4 w/Dragon Age Mods David: Starbound Where to find our guest online Twitter: @Imaaronj VS the Universe on Tumblr VS the Universe on YouTube VS The Universe on Google+ VS The Universe on Facebook Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Jennifer Hepler joined us for talk about her games writing work, Dragon Age 2, Breaking the Glass Level Cap and more. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show at outoftokenscast.com. If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Jennifer @NKJemisin Were you consciously interrogating terrorism in the construction of Anders? Were you consciously interrogating the willingness of authorities to benefit from oppression? (e.g. Elthina) Does the "resolution" to the Mage-Templar war in DAI fit your original intentions? (I'm fine w/a yes/no.) Do you have any non-game prose work out there? If so, where? @cynixy (Anna McGill) Q: How are you so awesome? Follow-up Q: How do you STAY so awesome? @ImAaronJ Who was your favorite character to write for? Who was your favorite character that you didn't write for? What are you currently reading? When writing characters, how do you find a voice for them? Do you look at designs for the character or do you read a description of them? What's your technique for this? @Thain1982 What kind of good can games/interactive media be used for if we stop insisting that they "just" be games What project are you proudest to have worked on? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Jennifer: Her Story, 1979 Revolution, (reading) Kate Elliot’s Black Wolves Tanya: Sims 4 with Dragon Age Mods, Moon Hunters, Fossil Echo David: Fallout Shelter Where to find our guest online Twitter: @jbhepler Women in Game Development: Breaking the Glass Level Cap [Buy on CRC Press] Review of Women in Game Development on I Need Diverse Games The Game Narrative Toolbox [Buy on Amazon] Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

On the importance of Ana in Overwatch, wanting more ladies in our gaming lives and more with Appleciderwitch We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Nico @Thain1982: What other franchise(s) would you like to see add an older woman as a playable character or protagonist What kind of story would you love to play in a game that (as far as you know) has never been done before? Do you think any games have achieved "timeless" status or is the medium still too young? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Nico: Overwatch, World of Warcraft, No Man’s Sky, Penny Dreadful Tanya: Sims 4 with Dragon Age mods David: Still just Starbound and Pokemon Go. I did watch Stranger Things recently tho. Where to find our guest online Twitter: @appleciderwitch ciderandlemonade.com The Importance of Overwatches Newest Hero, Ana Amari Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

It's Lit with UGR Gaming! Brandon Stennis stopped by to talk about Twitch, XSplit, TwitchCon and more. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback; feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Articles: Augs Lives Matter in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Twitch Etiquette Listener Questions for Brandon: @StubbyStan: Can you expound on how a @SpawnOnMe appearance is the gateway to #Twitch partnerhood? LOL! @5Tessential: How does one introduce his/herself 2 an indie company n go abt streaming/promoting a game 4 said indie company? @Thain1982: What are some of your favorite types of stream viewers? Do you prefer streaming single-player games or multi-player games more, or does it depend on the day? What's one killer feature you wish could be added to Twitch or Xsplit? What we’re playing/reading: Brandon: I don't read. Ha. GTA V, The Evil Within, Getting back into Dragon Age David: Starbound, Pokémon Go Tanya: Moon Hunters, Dragon Age Inquisition, CIV 5 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @UGRGaming twitch.tv/UGRGaming UGRGaming on YouTube Twitch Tips (Updated from 2014) - YouTube Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Matt Peters joined us to explain the GCPD in his twitter handle and podcast title, talk up comics and SFF and just a bit about PAC Man! We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, episode or guest feedback, feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Matt @Thain1982: What is your favorite comic/manga based on a game? What's the one comic you'd suggest to someone to show them why comics are awesome? What's a comic you wish you could rewrite (for any reason)? @GeekMelange: What SF/F story or novel does he think would make a great video game? If he was a WWE wrestler, what would his character's name & personality be? What is the most RIDICULOUS snack you've had for Resnackulous Tuesdays? Inquiring minds NEED to know What we’re playing/reading/watching: Matt: Fallout 4, Shovel Knight, Pac-Man 256/CEDX+ (looks like a Kingdom Hearts title…) David: Fallout Shelter, Pokemon Go Tanya: Fallout Shelter, Dragon Age Inquisition Where to find our guests online Twitter: @GCPDMatt Mightyink.net Mighty Ink Comics on FB GCPD on iTunes @chicagonerds Uncanny Magazine Year 3 Kickstarter Ends August 16th Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We talked about Easy Level Life, navigating gaming as a black femme, black lives matter, and the lack of representation and more with Yvvy along with guest co-host JP Fairfield Trigger warnings for this episode: violence, police violence, murder, use of the N word, racial violence. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Yvvy: @annatarkov: Do you think the game could actually change minds and was that your goal in making it or no? In general, do you think games as a medium can be effective as an advocacy tool? Have you actually seen it work? @Tenji95 Yvvy wanted to use gaming in order to create representation, thus increasing empathy. Seeing as Police Brutality is one of the topics addressed here; what other topics do they see games taking on to address? What are the benefits of using gaming as a platform to increase empathy? Its' shortcomings? I'm currently learning JavaScript ( I have minimal HTML/CSS thanks to CodeAcademy) JavaScript has been hard to learn due to the multiple classes I already handle, both online and offline. Is there an alternative, or do I just power through?My primary operating system is Chrome OS. Is there an app that can run/emulate PC games; because I'd really like to support this endeavor! (Seeing as I can't donate) @Thain1982: What drove the choice to show police violence targeting uninvolved bystanders to brutality already underway? A lot of parents actively avoid games with child death or peril. Who do you hope plays Easy Level Life? (followup) Is a player's act of conscious avoidance actually a part of what you are hoping to communicate? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Yvvy: D Grayman, Zero Time Dilemma, Ni no Kuni JP: Pokemon Go, Midnight Tango Taxi, Fugitive Plan B, Monthly Girl’s Nozaki-kun Tanya: Sims 4, Dragon Age Inquisition Where to find our guest online Twitter: @Resynchthegame Coverage of Easy Level Life: The Mary Sue KillScreen Paste Games Download the game on itch.io Where to find your guest host online: @isitis nerdgasmnoire.net @nerdgasmnoire Operation Cubicle @operationcube Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

We discuss Uncanny & Unbelievable X-Factor of GeekMelange, along with representation or the lack of it, conventions and fire spinning among other things. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Michi: @ShareefJackson: Asian American issues tend to be downplayed in national conversation. What can we do as allies to help give these issues the attention they need? @GuerricHache: As a Filipina, how to do you navigate geek spaces where discussions and examples of "Asian" representation usually assume people of Japanese, Han Chinese, or Korean ancestry, while Filipinos specifically do not seem to feature prominently either in media or discussions of Asian representation? @GCPDMatt What Star Wars character/storyline would make for an incredible video game? When it comes to fire spinning, what's on your bucket list? What would be a high spot in your career? @Thain1982: If the MCU ever actually decides to give us Miles Morales, who would your ideal fancast be? What kind of venue do you like best for fire spinning? What has been the best part of being an editor for Uncanny? What we’re playing/reading/watching: Michi: Superfight, Marrying Mr Darcy (card games), Reading: Heroine Complex, watching Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Wrecked David: Pokemon Go, Fallout Shelter Tanya: Pokemon Go, Fallout Shelter, Dragon Age Inquisition Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @GeekMelange Uncanny Magazine Geekmelange.com @chicagonerds Chicago Nerd Social Club on FB Chicago Nerd Social Club Uncanny Magazine Year 3 Kickstarter Resonate 8 Poi Touch - YouTube Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Lauren, Shannon and Tanya get comfy for a girl's night in to discuss gatekeeping, nerd social fallacies, being black women in nerd spaces, podcasting and more. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Article: Warning: Pokemon Go could be a Death Sentence if you’re a black man Questions for Lauren and Shannon: @HellresidentNY: If offered a creative position with Marvel's films & TV shows or DC's films and TV shows, which company would you choose to work for & why? @Thain1982: Given the choice, do you prefer single player, competitive multiplayer, or co-op? What fandoms/communities are you happiest to be a part of? (and which do you avoid) What has been your favorite part of doing @nerdsofpreycast? What we’re playing: Lauren: Fallout 4 Shannon :Sims Free Play, Covet Fashion, trying to hang onto Pokemon Go, and Unravel Tanya: Guild Wars 2, Sims 4, Street Fighter V Where to find our guests online Twitter: Lauren: @iamlaurenp Shannon: @Phunky_Brewster Nerds Of Prey Podcast: @nerdsofpreycast nerdsofpreycast on SoundCloud Lauren's Older Work on Black Girl Nerds Lauren's previous appearance on Fresh out of Tokens Tanya on Nerds of Prey Cast - E3 and no Chill Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

David's flying solo behind the mic this week as he chats with Johnnie Jae of a Tribe Called Geek about indigenous representation in geek culture. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Articles/Links: Indigenous ComicCon Questions for Johnnie: From @Thain1982 What are some of the worst tropes media creators won't seem to stop using? What are a few of your favorite examples of good indigenous representation in geek-centered media? What story would you love to see done right in a game? What's your favorite part of working with @tribecalledgeek What we’re playing/reading/recommending: Johnnie: The Outsider by Jay Odick, Treaty Shirts by Gerald Vizenor 2 David: Sid Meier’s Pirates! Where to find our guest: Twitter: @johnniejae A Tribe Called Geek / @tribecalledgeek http://successnativestyle.rocks/ Where to find your hosts online: David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

Marcus Garrett came through to talk about PUGs, Overwatch, diversity and the need for better representation in all aspects of gaming. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Articles: Nigger and Other Words I learned Playing Overwatch Watch Dogs 2 Announcement - Top Shelf Gaming Why Game Dev Barbie is Important Questions for Marcus: From @Thain1982 Out of everything shown at E3, what are you most excited for? Are there any other online games you're interested in trying or is Overwatch your only choice for now? What's the one game (or series) you think no one should miss? What we’re playing: Marcus: Overwatch Tanya: Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, Talos Principle David: KOTOR2, Star Trek Online Where to find our guest online @Marcus_Media http://topshelfgaming.net/ Marcus' Author Profile on Top Shelf Gaming Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Our fave Hearthstone streamer and Mega Man officiando Steve Lubitz returns to talk with us about E3, Mega Man, VR and more! We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Things we talked about! Video - Adam Ruins Everything - Why People thinks Video Games are for Boys (nothing new but it does add in a point we all know) E3 is in the bag this year, and there were some interesting things. What are you anticipating in the next few months? Articles: The argument against Link being a woman, destroyed in one image Polygon Phil Spencer on the Future of the XBox Polygon XB1 Keyboard and Mouse support only months away Polygon FF XV VR Experience preview Polygon What the Playstation VR Gun Controller looks like Polygon Resident Evil 7 - Playstation VR Impressions Polygon 12 Playstation VR Games shown at E3 Questions for Steve: @Thain1982: What's your favorite robot master fight and weapon from any Mega Man game? Which Mega Man is the best Mega Man? (besides this one) What were your kids' first games (and what are their favorites now)? Besides getting easy wins in Smash Bros, what are your favorite games to play with your kids? What we’re playing: Steve: Hearthstone (of course), Overwatch, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Tanya: Dragon Age 2, Mass Effect David: KOTOR2 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @WickedGood twitch.tv/WickedGoodISO relay.fm/disruption multiball.net Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Todd Harper, aka @laevalentine took us to school on a lot of topics; including body diversity, fat characters in videogames, LGBTQIA issues in gaming, Bayo Studies and more. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Todd: From @Thain1982 Who is your favorite openly LGBT character in a game? (besides Taric), what queer-coded character(s) would you most like the developers to remove ambiguity from? Using Bo Rai Cho as shining examplar of what not to do, are there any games that get body representation right? What game or games will you always go back to? What's the best thing you've read in the last year? Videogames Blackness Problem - Kotaku by Evan Narcisse, Kotaku The Three Modes of Male Sexuality in Videogames - Dante Douglas, Paste Listener Feedback/Question about our episode with Liam Esler: Hello to all, Listening to latest podcast, I got to the part about entitled fans & the statement "there's a generation that feels voiceless & the only way they know to get attention & get heard is threats" (I'm paraphrasing here, but that's close to what was said) and I feel some kind of way about this viewpoint. Mainly that it is, at best, incomplete. And here's why: The people that statement can apply to and not be erroneous? Predominantly white. Also, predominantly cishet. Most of modern history, people of color, queer folks, trans folks, have known nothing BUT being ignored to outright being silenced. This feeling of being ignored isn't a new thing for this generation of marginalized peoples/voices. And yes, the rise of social media has given us platforms for our viewpoints and ways to make our voices heard but still nowhere near the level of perspectives that have always been elevated in the dialogue. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks, Jay Articles: http://www.chaoticblue.com/blog/2015/10/whole-hog/ http://www.chaoticblue.com/blog/2016/06/trapped/ What we’re playing: Todd: Overwatch, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, Shadow Hearts Covenant Tanya: Mass Effect, Dragon Age Inquisition (modded Cullen romance) David: modded KOTOR2 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @laevalentine http://www.chaoticblue.com/blog/ GDC 2015 - Portrayals and Pitfalls of Fatness (free to view on the GDC Vault) Bayo Studies, Year One - GX3 (GaymerX YouTube) http://gaymism.com/ Gayme Bar GDC 2014 - How to Subversively Queer Your Work Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Sammus the Rapper came through to talk about her music, being a black nerdy girl, the importance of representation in games & in other media. We had a wonderful, candid and amazing conversation to help celebrate our one year mark. TW: Racial slurs used when we discuss an article in the show, so there is a warning at that point, and if you want to fast forward, you should do so for your own comfort. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Enongo: From @Thain1982: What has been your most memorable performance so far? Your arm cannon is badass, but is it as heavy as it looks? What would you want in a new Metroid game? What software do you use to make your beats and loops? Article: “Nigger” and other words I learned while playing Overwatch - Top Shelf Gaming, Marcus Garrett Why Sammus’ New EP Fusion is So Damned Important - Tanya 1 Year Anniversary notes from our listeners @krageinsf /Juls: Hello Tanya and David. I just wanted to send a note about how much I love your show and how much it means to me, as someone who is NOT a gamer. I don't play many of the games you talk about, but I started listening because of the INeedDiverseGames. The content of your show is just superb. As a teacher, I am always looking for other sources of information to strengthen and improve my teaching/presentations. The wealth of knowledge shared by you (as hosts), your guests, and the other listeners of the show is amazing. I feel so lucky to have stumbled onto your podcast and listen in exchange for a few donations when I can scrape together the cash. (To other listeners, if you are able, PLEASE PLEASE DONATE!). Although I am not a gamer, your show has helped me learn about pros, cons, and meh about some of the games my sister and her partner do play. There is a really great balance of enough detail that I can follow along when I watch her play, but not so overwhelming that I'm completely shut out of the discussion. Thank you so much for your show. Best, Juls -Tim (@thain1982) I truly loved both times I got to be on Fresh Out of Tokens. I was a little nervous when I found out the episode with David and Andrew would be a free discussion, since that was my first time on any podcast, but we had a really fantastic conversation, and the Star Trek discussion we had was great fun. Coming back to guest host the interview with BioFanOfficial was even more fun. Sharing all the Bioware feels was just fantastic, and I love that Tanya brings Bioware love up so much in the show in general. I love the work y'all are doing, and getting to be a small part of it was a tremendous honor (and an absolute blast). Any time y'all need an emergency guest host, just say the word. Where to find our guest online Twitter: @sammusmusic https://sammusmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sammusmusic https://www.youtube.com/user/sammusmusic https://soundcloud.com/sammusmusic Signal boosting her partner, LJ Alonge's YA series; Blacktop Book 1: http://bit.ly/blacktopjustin Book 2: http://bit.ly/blacktoptjanae Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Liam Esler disproves his twitter bio of all style and no substance during his visit with us! We chatted about diversity, a bit about GX Australia, challenges of diversifying in an international context and more. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Articles: D Faraci - Fandom is Broken Faraci follow up to Broken Fandom piece From Hydra to Ghostbusters, the False Equivalences of Fan Culture (written in response to the above article) Ghostbusters, Frozne and Strange Entitlement of Fan Culture (AV Club piece that precedes Faraci article) Why 'Fandom is Broken' Bothered me so much - from David's Patreon Questions for Liam From @annatarkov: Is it a burden to be so ridiculously good-looking? Did you major in selfies in uni? Who are you wearing? What we’re playing: Liam: oh god I don’t have time for games Tanya: Witcher 3: Blood and Wine DLC David: Fallout 4, Morrowind (I haven’t really had time to play either, but I’ve been engaged with them in the way that I’ve been thinking about them a lot) Where to find our guest online Twitter: @liamesler // @gxaustralia Game Devs of Welly talk GDC Talk (Vault access required) Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We discussed Twitch, Bioware feels, hopes for Mass Effect: Andromeda and what Ashe does in her limited spare time. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at:http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Ashe: Via @lasersushi: Curious to know if you had any experience/tips for how to become a twitch partner in Europe (Germany) I'm sorry it's super specific! Just so curious since most twitch partners here have lower figures than in NA. In general terms, any tips for applying at twitch would be appreciated as well <3 Via @Pringtella: What's your favorite BioWare romance and why? What's your favorite type of cheese? Via @Thain1982: Which Bioware franchise (past or present) has your favorite lore? If you could bring a Bioware franchise back (or put it back in their hands), which one would it be? Does your background in esports help or affect your work with Twitch in any way? What we’re playing: Ashe: Fallout 4 (Far Harbor), Star Wars: The Old Republic (Knights of the Fallen Empire) Tanya: Uncharted 4, FenQuisitor David: Fallout 4 (Far Harbor), Sword of the Stars Where to find our guest online Twitter: @ladyinsanity youtube.com/ladyxinsanity twitch.tv/ladyinsanity Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Meg Jayanth stopped by to discuss NPC Agency, Dragon Age feels, 80 Days, Narrative design, the importance of diversifying the industry inside and out, and other topics! We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Questions for Meg @Thain1982: 80 Days feels simultaneously challenging and forgiving. Was that intentional? (if so) how did you do that? Are there any other classic stories you would like to revisit in a similar manner to 80 Days? I loved being able to share my 80 Days journey at the end of the game. Was that feature always planned? What we’re playing: Meg: Stellaris, Pillars of Eternity Tanya: Uncharted 4, Stellaris Where to find our guest online Twitter: @betterthemask megjayanth.com GDC 16 talk, 10 Ways to Make Your Games more Diverse - Free on GDC Vault Gamasutra Article on 10 Ways to Make your Game More Diverse - Katherine Cross Where to find your host online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr

Donna Prior, founder of OrcaCon, tabletop guru and long time player came by to discuss gaming, roll a few die and share the origin story for OrcaCon, as well as plans for next year's event. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Articles: Tabletop Gaming Has a White Male Terrorism Problem An interesting ‘response’ to the above article Questions for Donna @Thain1982: Do you have any tabletop games you always want to play, or do you like to cycle through a wide variety? Along those lines, are there tabletop publishers/creators you're a constant fan of? Do you prefer using minis and set gameboards or pure pencil and paper around the table? What we’re playing: Donna: World of Warcraft, CIV V, DAI! Tanya: Overwatch Open Beta, DAI David: Fallout 4 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @danicia @OrcaCon http://www.orcacon.org/ OrcaCon on Facebook OrcaCon 2.0 Kickstarter is live! Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Tzufit Allen joined us to discuss Bioware feels, AI, her origin story along with her new podcast, Pop Culture Coven, along with Holy Priests We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. There’s a blog to compliment the show at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. You can also @ us on twitter; @OutOfTokensCast or email us [email protected]. Musical accompaniment for Fresh Out of Tokens is provided by Mike Moody. You can hear more of her work at: http://soundcloud.com/mikemoody-1 Articles: http://www.theestablishment.co/2016/04/27/when-robots-are-an-instrument-of-male-desire/ by Katherine Cross http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/feminism/2016/04/why-do-we-give-robots-female-names-because-we-dont-want-consider-their Laurie Penny Questions for Tzufit @Thain1982: If you could bring one crew member along into Andromeda, who would it be? Warden, Hawke, or Inquisitor? And which companion (from any game) to accompany them? If you invited @cypheroftyr on Pop Culture Coven, who would you talk about? What we’re playing: Tzufit: Overwatch Tanya: Fragments of Him, FenQuisitor edition of DAI David: Morrowind and work mostly Where to find our guest online Twitter: @soetzufit Tzufit on Patreon Pop Culture Coven Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Original Shownotes: Our fabulous guests! Katherine Cross, our dapper scholastic games critiquer extraordinaire whose work appears in Feministing and Gamasutra, next we have Tauriq Moosa, who loves the Witcher 3 while giving it a critical side eye, is wicked smart and writes for Polygon, Guardian, Daily Beast, Mary Sue, an and quite a few other places. Last but certainly not least, we have Austin Walker, who recently joined Giant Bomb, congrats on the newish gig! Apologies in advance for some audio issues. Technology turned on us mid-recording so there's been some editorial finagling done to bring you this episode. Articles: Colorblind: On The Witcher 3, Rust,and Gaming's Race Problem - Tauriq in Polygon More On Race, More on Witcher and how to Move Forward - Austin, Giant Bomb Witcher 3, Race and Histriocity - Austin, Giant Bomb Opinion: Finding Meaning in Darkest Dungeon’s Narrative Design - Katherine Cross, Gamasutra GDC 2015 #1 Reason to Be - Katherine Cross Rust Dev Blog on randomly Assigned race in Rust - Garry Newman Rust Game - Penis size randomly assigned, tied to your Steam Profile - Nerdist NSFW POC in gaming critique that people should be reading, listening to and hiring to write? Gita Jackson (Paste Games & Match 3 Podcast) Evan Narcisse (Kotaku) Sidney Fussel (@Sangfroid_San/ sidneyfussell.com) Patricia Hernandez (Kotaku) Shareef Jackson #GamingLooksGood (Youtube, Twitch, Twitter) Spawn On Me (Cicero Holmes & Kahlief Adams) Leigh Alexander (Offworld) Imran Khan (Paste) Mike Williams (US Gamer) Where to find our guests online: Katherine Cross: http://quinnae.com Twitter = @Quinnae_Moon Austin Walker: Austin on Giant Bomb! Twitter = @Austin_walker Tauriq Moosa: is back on twitter, @tauriqmoosa Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGms Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - Patreon, @RedConversation, twitch [twitch.tv/red_conversation]