Fresh out of Tokens

We chatted up Eve Eschenbacher about her work in localization, gaming, translation, mental health issues in the industry, and about being a Young Adult author. Somewhere along the way, a spell was cast and we wound up at the witching hour. 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 Eve: @Thain1982: Do you feel like your localization work has helped or informed your writing? What has been your greatest challenge in localizing for an English speaking audience? Have you ever played a Japanese-developed game and wished you had been on its localization team? What we’re playing: Eve: Fallout 4, Lego: Dimensions, Animal Crossing: New Leaf Tanya: Aurion: Legend of the Kori-Odan, 80 Days, DAI David: Deus Ex: Invisible War, Fallout 4, Mortal Kombat X (android version) Where to find our guest online Twitter: @MidnightRem http://www.eveewriter.com/ Buy Midnight Eve’s Author page on FB 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 with Cindy Miller and Michael Block about making We Are Chicago, the challenges of making a game that portrays real issues of violence in the Windy City, especially as devs who are telling a story that's not theirs. 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 We Are Chicago team: @Thain1982: How important is visual accuracy (real-world correspondence) in creating "We Are Chicago"? After working on this project, what elements do you consider most important for communicating a setting? (as I'm leaving Chicago today): Deep dish or thin crust pizza? What we’re playing: Cindy: 1979 Revolution, Divinity: Original Sin, Banished, Firewatch, Star Fox 64 Michael: 1979 Revolution, Firewatch, That Dragon Cancer, Life Is Strange Tanya: The Division, Street Fighter V, Resident Evil 6: HD Remaster, Man O’ War: Corsica Shareef: Quantum Break, The Division, Enter the Gungeon, Twilight Princess Where to find our guests online Cindy Miller @pigglebutts Michael Block @mikamikem @WeRChicagoGame We Are Chicago Game Urbanology Interview Intelligame Article on Michael’s GDC Talk Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDivGms // patreon.com/cypheroftyr Guest Co-Host: Shareef Jackson Twitter: @ShareefJackson // @OperationCube // @SpawnOnMe Twitch: twitch.tv/ReefJackson YouTube. youtube.com/user/ShareefJackson Website: shareefjackson.com, gaminglooksgood.com, operationcubicle.net

We spoke with Mel Fleming, Localization producer at Bioware about localization, Devil Spit, scotch, sailing and more when she spent some time with us this week. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. 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 Mel: @Thain1982: What is the most interesting (to you) change you've ever had to make for localization purposes? How much of localization work is "pure" translation versus adaptation to cultural norms and vocabulary? What scotch pairs best with localization? @KirstinCarnage: What advice do you have for someone wanting to get into the industry w/no relevant exp/education? @JoltStudios: What the heck is the difference between scotch and whiskey?! @pringtella: What's your favorite color? Would you rather eat Pringles or Nutella? :D What we’re playing/reading: Mel: Fire Emblem Fates Tanya: Tom Clancy’s the Division, Street Fighter V David: Still Fallout 4, but this time there’s the Survival beta. Where to find our guest online Twitter: @mel_f_lem Mel on Can’t Talk Podcast 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that isn’t set in stone yet

Jamie Broadnax stopped by to discuss Black Girl Nerds, her diversity in gaming series, community building and more. We even tweeted out to one of our faves, Idris Elba in the hopes he'd come by our podcasts! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. 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 Jamie: From @Thain1982: What are some of your favorite cons to attend both for general nerdery and welcoming/acceptance? Do you have any developers/studios whose games you always consider must have? Have you had any big surprises with the gaming diversity series (or with BGN in general)? From @SpacedOutGenius: How do you plan on preserving the Culture? #BlackEnterprise #BlackCulture What we’re playing/reading: Jamie: Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Saga, Bitch Planet Tanya: Tom Clancy’s the Division, Street Fighter V, Galak-Z, Mage Killer (DA Comic) David: Starbound, Fallout 4 Where to find our guest online @BlackGirlNerds blackgirlnerds.com BGN Podcast BGN 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that isn't ready to debut yet

Elsa Sjunneson-Henry shared a lot of insights with us about disability in gaming, where some games hit things on the head and others miss by a long shot. We also discussed ways in which disability can be accounted for, and how it's often overlooked in tabletop as well as videogames. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. 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 Elsa: Via Awesome_John Do you prefer Hamilton's brown or green coat? What's the best gaming medium to engage a sightless audience? Also, would you consider a greater failing to be assuming audience homogeny or uninspired text? Via Thain1982 If you had an unlimited budget and any development team you wanted, what game would you like to design? What are your thoughts on the "disability as superpower" trope (as in Daredevil or upcoming game Perception)? Are games making steps toward welcoming disabled gamers or have pushes for accessibility largely stagnated? What we’re playing/reading: Elsa: Life is Strange / re reading NIGHT OWLS by Lauren Roy Tanya: Oxenfree, DAI (Romancing Sera) David: Fallout 4: Automatron (also, I had a testgroup Sunday that went well). Where to find our guest online Twitter: @snarkbat http://feministsonar.com/elsa Support Feminist Sonar on Patreon Upside Down Anthology 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that isn’t quite ready to reveal

Coldwood Creative Director Martin Sahlin swung by to spin a yarn about Unravel game, our fave bit of red fluff being afrayed of the epic tale ahead of him and more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. Follow us on Twitter; @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 Questions for Martin: Via Nadia C: How many design iterations did Yarny go through before he was finalized into the character we ended up playing? Crabs, birds, machinery, electrocution! You monsters! ;) Seriously though, how difficult was it to animate those grisly death/fail scenes? What does Coldwood have in store for us in the future? Via Shareef Jackson: Did you design the platform mechanics first and then add visuals later? Or vice versa? How did you choose the length of the yarn? Was it longer / shorter in earlier versions? Have you played yoshi's wooly world? If so, what do you think? Via KalliMuse: Could there ever be another game featuring Yarny? Or did Unravel cover everything that needed to be said? Via Jay: What was it like creating such detailed digital versions of real life environments? Via Thain1982 The soundtrack is perfect all the way through. Are there any plans to release it for sale? Is Yarny officially part of the Inquisition now, and will he be traveling to Tevinter? Was the epilogue planned from the beginning, or was it demanded after seeing the ending? Was there a deliberate attempt to make players want to protect Yarny? What we’re playing/reading: Martin: Gravity Rush: Remastered, FF7, Warframe, Alien: Isolation, Uncharted 4 Multiplayer Tanya: Unravel, Dragon Age Inquisition, Dragon Age II Where to find our guest online Twitter: @monkeybeach coldwoodstudios macopaco on 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 spoke with Simply Undrea about the challenges of being a woman of color steamer in a usually white, dudebro dominated area of entertainment. We had some great dreaNABIT's and dreaSHINY moments too! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. Follow us on Twitter; @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 Questions for Undrea: Via Thain1982: What has been your favorite stream? (whether because of the game or the viewer participation) How important is a game's soundtrack to your enjoyment of the game (and what's your favorite soundtrack?) Article: http://fusion.net/story/276196/spider-man-issue-2-bendis-miles-morales/ Update (it gets worse) on Article: "Bendis Unpacks Miles Morales' Life-Changing "Spider-Man" #2, Seeds "Civil War"". What we’re playing/reading: Undrea: Gravity Rush: Remastered, FF7, Warframe, Alien: Isolation, Uncharted 4 Multiplayer David: Emily Is Away, Fallout Shelter, Fallout 4, The Amazing Spider-Man: Edge of Spider-verse Tanya: Street Fighter V, TWD: Michonne, Unravel Where to find our guest online Twitter: @simplyundrea simplyundrea.com Undrea's first piece on Medium - Are you there Twitch? It's me Undrea twitch.tv/simplyundrea Simply Undrea on Facebook Instagram 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 went back to the arcade with @sparklebliss about Coin Operated Americans, masculinity and games marketing changes over the years We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. Follow us on Twitter; @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 Questions for Carly: Via Thain1982: Did arcades lead the game industry in targeting boys, or was the push fairly concurrent across the board? Do you think the push to target boys was deliberate marketing, as with children's toys, or unconscious bias? What we’re playing/reading: Carly: Blue (Patricia Leavy), Californium David: The Secret World Tanya: Street Fighter V, We Know the Devil, Unravel, Solstice Where to find our guest online Twitter: @sparklebliss sparklebliss.com/blog Coin Operated Americans: Rebooting Boyhood at the American Arcade 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & one still in the planning stages

We spoke with Josh Samuels of Raindrop Studios about Arrival Game, the Taino people, representation, and more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. Follow us on Twitter; @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 Questions for Josh: @Thain1982 Are there any plans for Android/PC development on Arrival? Arrival and Derailed are both pushing in very unique creative directions. What has driven these choices? We Got Fanmail! Hi Tanya, hi David, I just wanted to say how much I love your podcast! These conversations are so important and you always have such interesting guests. I've always felt like gaming was such a white boys' club and never really felt welcome in these spaces (as a bisexual afrolatina). So I didn't really get into it until a couple of years ago and I'm especially grateful for the alternative -- and safe!! -- spaces these conversations are creating, which allow for thoughtful discussions of gender, race, sexuality etc. in games without being immediately shut down. I haven't listened to all of your episodes yet, but I really enjoyed the DA2 girls' night episode, it was so much fun to listen to. Also, will you be doing a Mass Effect episode as well? I just thought it would be interesting, since the games deal with themes such as genocide and medical violence etc. Anyway, thank you so much for the work you do from an avid listener in Germany! http://cloud-scapes.tumblr.com/ PS. Please excuse my awkward English, I'm not a native speaker. What we’re playing/reading: Josh: South Park: The Stick of Truth, Remember Me, Tengami, Botanicula, Dreamfall Chapters, Gamasutra.com, Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing David: The Secret World, rereading A Confederacy of Dunces Tanya: Street Fighter V, XCOM 2 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @arrivalgame Raindrop 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that isn’t set in stone yet

We got Jimquisited at Fresh out of Tokens! We spoke with one of our favorite gaming pundits about where games crit is going, changes to his style of punditry over the years, Greenlight & more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. Follow us on Twitter; @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 Questions for Jim Via @hydramez would you ever consider a new series with yahtzee ? Is the escapist an issue with such plans? via @JoltStudios: Have you ever had flack for talking out against the likes of Gamergate/internet harassment? Via @MightyGregDoge: Do you remember what inspired you to be more careful about the language you use in your content? Via @Thain1982: What's the worst game you've ever played? The one you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy? You do a lot of greenlight/early access features. Do you think early access is a positive trend for PC games? What's the one game you will always go back to and think everyone should play at least once? What we’re playing/reading: Jim: Unravel, Firewatch David: Not a lot of play, but he's been watching Agent Carter Tanya: Unravel, Firewatch, XCOM 2 Where to find our guest online Twitter: @JimSterling The Jimquisition The Podquisition YouTube Facebook fan page Support the Jimquisition on Patreon 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that is still in the works

We hit all the right notes in our convo with Guild Wars 2 dev, Lena Chappelle! We talked about design, composing music for games and learned that Lena is also a published SFF author! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. Follow us on Twitter; @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 Questions for Lena: Via @Thain1982: •Do you have specific methods for getting into a workflow for music versus scripting •You can only listen to one album for the next 6 months. What do you choose? Note: These came in via the GW Tumblr community: [Lena couldn't address these but we did them generally as best we could] •For the 2015 Halloween event, some of the event drop dyes were named in a way that was upsetting to the fan base because they were disrespectful to the mentally ill. Based on fan reaction, they were changed before release. [someone found the names via datamining] Can you talk about the feedback and response that lead to the changes before it went live? •There’s not a lot of natural hair options available despite being able to make a (visibly) POC character. Will there be options added? Norns having locs and other natural hairstyles available were examples. •Related to these two questions; would having more POC/LGBTQIA people involved in the writing and art processes have prevented a stumble like the poorly named dyes, or lack of natural hair options? What we’re playing/reading: Lena: Amplitude, The Witness, We Know the Devil, Rocket League David: WarThunder, RedShirt, Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines (I saw an early build of Rite of Harvest in Portland) Tanya: Dragon's Dogma:Dark Arisen, Destiny, Dragon Age Inquisition for the umpteenth time Where to find our guest online Twitter: @kuraine lenachappelle.com https://soundcloud.com/lena-chappelle City of Tigers - Lena's SFF novel 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that isn’t set in stone yet

We had a chance to talk with Gadgette Founder, woman of the year and awesome dude Holly Brockwell about her work in tech journalism, being named Woman of the Year in 2015 and more. Tauriq Moosa guest co-hosted! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. Follow us on Twitter; @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 Questions for Holly: (all from @Thain1982) Your Stolen interview was amazing. How surprising was it that they had thought so little about harassment potential? What has been one of the most surprising stories you have covered? Domo-kun or Totoro? What we’re playing/reading: Holly: So you’ve been publicly shamed - Jon Ronson Tauriq: Division Beta Tanya: Dragons Dogma:Dark Arisen, Dragon Age Inquisition for the umpteenth time Articles mentioned on the show: On Ron Jonson’s response to his own public shaming - Splice.com h/t Tauriq The Learned Fan Girl’s Review of So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed You want to diversify that’s nice, pay us - Tanya on Medium.com Where to find our guest online Twitter: @holly gadgette.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 Guest co-host: Tauriq Moosa - @tauriqmoosa aboutme.com/tauriq David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that isn’t set in stone yet

We chatted with BioFanOfficial about Bioware games, diversity ups and downs as well as Tevinter Family Values. Listen as Tanya breaks him with on the fly terrible fic ideas. :P We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. 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 at [email protected] Questions for BioFan: @MamaNeeda: Hi bb! Did you ever imagine when you first started your channel that you would be where you are now? hugs Luana ‏@pringtella I HAVE A QUESTION! Do you like cheese? Have you heard of our mighty savior cheese wheel? @Skyrimlover29 Um ok how are you so awesome? Carolyn Velociraptor ‏@Arumi_kai What's your theory about the origin of the blight? Do you think Andruil brought it back from the void? @Thain1982: if you could see any Bioware franchise resurrected, which one would it be, and why? Article discussed: http://remeshed.com/2016/jacob-frye-gay-bisexual/ What we’re playing/reading: BioFan: Fallout 4, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Viva Pinata Tim: Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, reading The Between (Tananarive Due) Tanya: Fallout 4, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, Dragon Age Inquisition Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @BioFanOfficial Tumblr: http://biofanblog.tumblr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BioFanOfficial 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 Tim - @Thain1982 Music: soundcloud.com/thain1982

We chat with Maxxie Bytes about why we don't see more monstrous women in games, why police are over-equipped in games, punditry, Sera in DAI and a lot more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note at [email protected] as well. 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 mentioned on the show: Dear Game Devs #2: Please Let Women Be Monsters The Excessive Militarization of Police in Games Questions for Maxxie: @thain1982: • Given your mention of Police Quest when discussing BF: Hardline, what was your favorite Sierra game/franchise? •What's one game, current or classic, that you feel no one should miss? Parasite Eve What we’re playing/reading: Maxxie: Fallout 4, DAI, SW:ToR, Darkest Dungeon, (Rarely, GTA: Online, Destiny) David: Fallout 4, Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines (also: tabletop testing) Tanya: Read Only Memories, Dragon Age Inquisition Where to find our guest online Twitter: @maxxiebytes http://www.maxxiebytes.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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that isn’t set in stone yet

We talk with Sidney Fussell about games journalism, Black women in gaming, #GamesSoWhite, find out why he's so right about everything and more in our first new episode of 2016! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. 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: A woman using blackface to raise awareness of tribal issues is surprised people are offended Oscars So White (HuffPo) Questions for Sidney: @applecidermage: Asks why is Sidney so right about everything? @MightyGregDoge asks: What pieces of media (books, movies, TV) do you consider 'must see/read'? @thain1982: • If you were a jedi, what kind of lightsaber would you have? •What's one game, current or classic, that you feel no one should miss? Yoshi’s Island •What is your favorite thing that you have read in the past year? Austin Walker’s piece on Shadows of Mordor, also Katherine Cross •Who is your favorite outlet to write for?/what makes an outlet good to work for? What we’re playing/reading: Sidney: Overbattle 64 David: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (also I get increasingly desperate alerts from Star Wars: Uprising because I haven’t logged into it for awhile) Tanya: Witcher 3, Witcher 3 DLC, Dragon Age Inquisition Where to find our guest online Twitter: @sangfroid_san http://sidneyfussell.com/ Black Man Yells at Cloud 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 Other Podcasts: Gosh, Cartoons! & a new one that will launch soon

The conversation was recorded prior to the release of the new Star Wars movie, Star Trek trailer, and other things. If any of the subject matter seems dated, this is why. Topics Discussed: Thomas Was Alone (briefly) Star Trek (too much maybe) The Martian Silent Hill Other things Where to find our guest online Andrew: [@ABakerN7][3] [@CantTalkMedia][4] [cant-talk.com][1] Tim: [@Thain1982][2] [Soundcloud.com/thain1982][17] [thain1982.itch.io][16] Where to find your hosts online: [David L. Reeves][12] - [@RedConversation][13] Twitch: [twitch.tv/red_conversation][14] Patreon: [patreon.com/redconversation][15] [Tanya D.][5] - [@cypheroftyr][6] // [@INeedDivGms][7] Twitch: [twitch.tv/cypheroftyr][8] // [twitch.tv/INeedDivGames][9] Patreon: [patreon.com/INeedDivGms][10] // [patreon.com/cypheroftyr][11] [1]: http://cant-talk.com/ [2]: http://twitter.com/thain1982 [3]: http://twitter.com/ABakerN7 [4]: http://twitter.com/ [5]: http://cypheroftyr.com [6]: http://twitter.com/cypheroftyr [7]: http://twitter.com/INeedDivGms [8]: http://twitch.tv/cypheroftyr [9]: http://twitch.tv/INeedDivGames [10]: http://patreon.com/INeedDivGms [11]: http://patreon.com/cypheroftyr [12]: http://davidlreeves.com [13]: http://twitter.com/RedConversation [14]: http://twitch.tv/red_conversation [15]: http://patreon.com/redconversation [16]: http://thain1982.itch.io [17]: http://soundcloud.com/thain1982

We spoke with Rachel Kronick, creator of Blade & Crown about tabletop, diversity or the lack thereof in the tabletop scene, Wiscon and more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Rachel: From @OneShotRPG - James D’Amato: 1.What do you see as tabletop's biggest challenge today? 2.How can folks involved with media surrounding tabletop gaming encourage an inclusive community? From @Thain1982 - Tim 1.what is one of your most memorable tabletop experiences? For someone who wants to DM; do you have suggestions for creating a welcoming, safe game space for all? 3.Do you feel like tabletop games can ever be played well online (over chat/skype)? What we’re playing/reading: Rachel: Night’s Black Agents, Ryuutama, Spaceteam, Pioneers, planning for February’s Blade & Crown game David: Fallout 4, Star Trek Online, Captain Marvel Vol 1: In Pursuit Of Flight Tanya: Fallout 4, Rise of the Tomb Raider Where to find our guest online Twitter: @NJWgames Blog: bladeandcrown.com/blog 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 theology, gaming, Bioshock Infinite & trauma, as well as STEM in relation to gaming and religion with Jeremy Yoder of GeekCrossShow! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Talking points: The computer rehab project Religion and Geeky Culture STEM and parenting STEM and Gaming Religion and games Article: Breaking the Circle - Exploring Trauma in Bioshock Infinite Riley Macleod - Ontological Geek Questions for Jeremy: From @Thain1982 Have you ever had trouble reconciling your faith with your entertainment (books/games/films)? (Follow-up) have there been pieces of media that have challenged your faith and helped you grow? You have open and interesting interfaith discussions on @GeekCrossShow - was interfaith curiosity encouraged growing up What we’re playing/reading: Jeremy: Lord of the Rings card game with his daughter, and reading "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" David: Star Wars: Uprising / Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman Tanya: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, Witcher 3, (reading) Tananarive Due Ghost Summer Stories Where to find our guest online Twitter: @GeekCrossShow @jwyoder jeremyyoder.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

We sat down with Brotha Dom to talk about games journalism, diversity, the way NOT to do cosplay and his origin story. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question for BrothaDom: Via @Thain1982 - I love your piece on accessibility. What are some accessibility features you feel are essential or overlooked? What we’re playing/reading: Dom: Splatoon and Undertale / Seconds and Homestuck Tanya: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate David: Civilization IV mod: Fall Further Where to find our guest online Twitter: @BrothaDom LadyGeekGirl.wordpress.com/author/brothadom Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/cypheroftyr // patreon.com/INeedDivGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We chatted with Anthony Burch about his #GX3 talk, diversity in AAA spaces, dug deep into some Borderlands lore for listener questions, and he convinced Tanya to re-up her Hulu sub for RocketJump. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Image for this week's episode taken from [tweet posted by tonitonirocca from Anthony's panel at GX3]8 This episode guest edited by Kahlief Adams of the Spawn On Me podcast Questions for Anthony: from @Thain1982: •What is the one game you think everyone should experience, and why? •Hey Anthony, whatcha reading? •Was Borderlands 2 made for Bronies, and am I an honorary Brony because I enjoyed it? (maybe explain context of that being a thing during your GX3 panel?) from @Psi_Kat: •Handsome Jack is a polarizing figure in that so many people felt empathy for him, even going so far as to defend his actions. What was the thought process in creating such a nuanced villain that plays the gamer as much as the Vault Hunters? •I have heard conflicting things about Axton. I know that because of the reviving glitch that made him hit on male as well as female teammates he was then made bi in canon. But I have also heard that he was initially supposed to be written as gay, but gearbox decided not to. My question is: which came first? from @jessicadennis: •Tell us more about Ellie; how involved were you with her story, and how do you feel about the message of her character and story, particularly the Positive Body Image quest? What was the inspiration? Obviously it's super unusual to have an obese character in a game other than to be the butt of stupid jokes, so it would be interesting to hear more about how Ellie came about. Todd Harper's Polygon article Anthony referenced in answering this question What we’re playing/reading: Anthony: Undertale Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition, AC Syndicate Where to find our guest online Twitter: @reverendanthony http://heyash.com/ Rocket Jump [Hulu, subscription required] plzdiversifyyourpanel.tumblr.com http://nowrongwaytoplay.tumblr.com/ Hey Ash Whatcha Playin’ on Patreon HAWPCasts Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We had the brilliant and lovely @mossdogmusic on, where we talked about Interactive Fiction, N.K Jemisin, writing, indie game dev and more! We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question: for Carolyn @MightyGregDoge: How did she first get to know and collaborate with @inurashii ? What we’re playing/reading: Carolyn: Dream Quest, Rock Band 4, Undertale (just starting), and (reading) just finished the first three books in Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series Tanya: Minecraft Story Mode (Telltale) David R: Star Wars: Uprising Where to find our guest online Twitter: @mossdogmusic sibylmoon.com Support Carolyn on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sibylmoon?ty=h Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // Personal Patreon: patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We chatted with Brianna and Frank Wu about gaming, podcasting, SFF, diversity issues in both fields along with the power of seeing yourself in the media you consume. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. What we’re playing/reading: Frank: Gears of War 3, Agent A, Pathogen Brianna: Fallout 4, Neko Atsume, Rise of the Tomb Raider David: Star Trek: Online Tanya: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, Witcher 3, Fallout 4 Where to find our guests online Brianna Wu @SpaceKatGal Frank Wu @TheFrankWu briannawu.net thefrankwu.com Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We finally visit with our #Brookago Bro's Cicero and Kahlief to see what's good in the virtual hood. We talked about podcasting while black, AlterConf, Evan Narcisse's great article & of course games. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Cicero and Kahlief Via our friend @ShareefJackson on Twitter: Are there scientific studies to verify the statistical significance of stubbnostications 2.What is the unemployment rate in Brookago? Crime statistics? 3.How great is Shareef and why are you so in love with his commentary? 4.what is the silliest in game purchase that you've ever made? Do you regret it? 5.has your opinion ever been changed on a gaming topic by a guest/cohost? Article: The Natural: The Trouble Portraying Blackness in Video Games Evan Narcisse in Kotaku What we’re playing/reading: Cicero: Destiny, MLB:The Show, Elite Dangerous Kahlief: Star Wars, MGS5, NBA 2K16 Tanya: Star Wars Battlefront Beta, Aurion (Demo) David R: Star Wars: Uprising, Thomas Was Alone, maaaaaaybe KOTOR Where to find our guests online Spawnon.me @spawnonme Kahlief at AlterConf Portland - Podcasting while Black saved my sanity, It Can Save Yours Too [YT] @kahjahkins @stubbystan Cicero Holmes on Hit the Pass Patreon/com/spawnonme Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We had a great time talking about Neuroscience, Dragon Age, Mass Effect and other Bioware stuff, along with the work Deborah does in neuropsychology. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Deborah Two questions from @Thain1982: Are there any games that actually offer a good representation of MH issues? I don’t think any Triple A games really do a great job with this, but I give Bioware credit for trying. I think the presentation of Cullen in DAI dealing with his Lyrium addiction is pretty good, as well as his trauma at the hands of mages. I find most attempts to present mental health issues pretty tropey, like most representation attempts, but I appreciate when people try! http://motherboard.vice.com/read/this-game-takes-players-into-a-world-of-psychosis I haven’t played any demos, but I’m hopeful. I like that it’s 3rd person instead of 1st person, as 1st person can be really overwhelming. If this game promotes more understanding and less demonization of mental illness, then great. It’s produced with Wellcome Trust, a neuroscience/mental health organization, so it at least has that? For a good discussion re mental health, particularly psychotic disorders, see Justice Points http://justicepoints.com/2015/09/29/episode-112-just-smooch/ I really like the folks at Edgelab at Ryerson, they are very thoughtful re disability issues and super creative. Their work is exciting: http://edgelab.ryerson.ca/ Jason Nolan and Melanie McBride seriously kick ass. Sam Phillips of Match 3 mentioned this site, and it’s worth a look: http://ontologicalgeek.com/mental-health-month-call-for-articles/ Are there particular games you have encountered that are helpful in managing depression or anxiety This is a tough question because it’s actually really personal. What one person finds soothing, another may find triggery. I love Smash Hit, a mobile game, but know other people that hate it and find it agitating. Anxiety is deeply connected to our underlying fight/flight/freeze response, and everyone is wired differently. Some people respond more strongly than others to novel situations that they don’t choose. I used to play World of Warcraft to chill, then it got too Grim Dark and colonialist and gross and I had to go. Some research supports repetitive games like Tetris as soothing for anxiety, addiction, etc, see http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306460315002762 Via @MightyGregDoge: Do you feel DA2 does a good job of framing the trauma and loss experienced by Hawke and co? Article: http://www.newrepublic.com/article/122785/gamergate-culture-war-people-who-dont-play-videogames What we’re playing/reading: Deborah: DAI, DA2, Alphabear Tanya: AlphaBear, DAI, Witcher 3, Star Wars Battlefront Beta David R: Star Wars: Uprising, Thomas Was Alone Where to find our guest online Twitter: @nebula63 deborahbudding.com theoryandpractice Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames INDG Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // Personal Patreon: enter link description here David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We took the Dialogue Wheel for a spin around the block with ChachiBobinks and Andrew Baker. We covered everything from our collective love of Bioware games, podcasting, diversity in gaming & other media; and a whole lot of other topics. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Questions for Chachi & Andrew: ‏@DavidDavidhin98 is your real name chachi? @Thain1982: Solas or Cullen? ;) @MightyGregDoge: Should Ms. Marvel be made into a movie or series, and is there anyone you'd want cast in it? @dwyercd via email So my big takeaway from Trespasser (apart from never, ever, ever trust a Ben Hassrath) is that apparently there's this impending Elvhen v. Everyone Else war, and Solas wants to wipe out the non-Elf part of Thedas. Which side would you be pulling for? Am I the only one solidly on Team Elf? (side question: is "Elvhen" the correct adjective form of Elf in Thedas, or is that just the language?) Articles: http://www.polygon.com/2015/9/25/9399169/united-nations-women-cyber-violence-anita-sarkeesian-zoe-quinn http://nerdreactor.com/2015/09/29/blacked-out-discussing-cosplay-black-face/ What we’re playing/reading: ChachiBobinks: Taking a break to write! Andrew: X-COM: Enemy Within, Dragon Age: Inquisition. Tanya: AlphaBear, Splatoon, Smash Bro’s, DAI David R: Star Wars: Uprising, Shadowrun: Hong Kong Where to find our guests online Twitter: @chachibobinks The Dialogue Wheel podcast: @DialogueWheel Twitter: @ABakerN7 http://www.cant-talk.com/author/andrewbaker/ Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation Music: Musical accompaniment provided by MGC, from their album Magical Girls Run the World.

A long, fun conversation with Bioware's David Gaider on how Dorian Pavus came to be the Altus we know and love, life as a lead writer, and a few trips around the meta rail. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. 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.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question for David G: Tyler Pollock ‏@cyberpunkwarlok asked: @davidgaider Who has the best butt in each Mass Effect and Dragon Age game? For example: Garrus in ME1, Bull in DAI etc etc. Article: How Gaming's Breakout Gay Character Came to Be - IGN Eight Tactics for Engaging with Players on Social Media - Gamasutra Thoughts on the internets teen angst What we’re playing: David G: Arkham Knight, Crusader Kings 2, Pillars of Eternity Tanya: MGSV, DAI Trespasser David R: Star Wars: Uprising, Shadowrun: Hong Kong Where to find our guest online Twitter: @davidgaider GDC 2013 - Sex In Videogames Panel GaymerX2 - Meet David Gaider Panel 2014 YouTube 52 min Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

We talked about Twine development, writing about games, Pitch advice, Die Nachtblume and more with Katriel Paige. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. iTunes Review - 5 Stars by nathangsm I like this podcast enough to rate and review it on iTunes, even though I don't use iTunes. That's how much I like it. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. We asked Kit for some advice on pitching your games writing: •Be specific in your Pitch; interview, argument you are making, or if you are leaving it up to the editor. Put thought into your piece •Pitch to a place with Name Recognition; Mary Sue, FemSplain’ •If you can do non-paid, submit there too Articles: Watch Out YouTube Gaming Just went Live! - Wired INeedDiverseGames Reading List: Your Comprehensive Guide - FemHype What we’re playing/reading: Kit: Women in Japanese Religions (reading), Shadowrun Hong Kong (playing) Tanya: Ultra Street Fighter IV David: Shadowrun: Hong Kong, heavily modded versions of Fallout 3 and New Vegas Where to find our guest online: Twitter: Katriel : @kit_flowerstorm http://kitsune.moe/ studyofanime.com Die Nachtblume Crossroads Support Kit making games Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation Music: Musical accompaniment provided by MGC from the album Magical Girls Run the World. The intro is from Magical Girls Can Trap as is the exit music for this week..

We chatted with Bioware's Allan Schumacher on what SDET actually means, diversity in the industry, what life is like on the QA side of the house and interacting with fans. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Question for Allan: Via @thain1982 on twitter: @AllanSchumacher What kind of professional environment does Bioware foster to remain so responsive to fan feedback? Article: Eight Tactics for Engaging with Players on Social Media - Gamasutra What we’re playing/reading: Allan: Shadowrun Hong Kong, Payday 2, Invisible Inc. Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain David: Shadowrun: Hong Kong Where to find our guest online Twitter: @AllanSchumacher Allan on YouTube Allan on Twitch Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation / twitch.tv/red_conversation / davidlreeves.com / patreon.com/redconversation Music: Musical accompaniment provided by MGC from the album Magical Girls Run the World. The intro is from Magical Girls Can Trap. The song at the end is Magical Girl Rap Attack by MGC. You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast

Kirsty Connor joins us to talk about Asexuality in games, the lack of representation, what's being done well and what isn't. We've also got a lot of resources in the notes below. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. What are resources for people to learn more about Asexuality, especially if they are thinking they might be on the ACE spectrum? •Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) •queenieofaces.tumblr.com •thingsthatmakeyouacey.tumblr.com •ace-muslim.tumblr.com •defira85.tumblr.com Articles: Coming Up Aces: The need for Better Asexual Representation in Games - FemHype 8/14/15 Resources: f Age - Huffington Post 08/22/2013 How to not do 101 on Asexuality, Sex Repulsion and Sexual Activity - The Ace Theist 02/18/2015 6 Actual Facts About What It Means To Be Asexual - Mic.com 05/01/2015 What we’re playing: Kirsty: Star Wars: The Old Republic, Child of Light Tanya: Ultra Street Fighter IV, DAI: The Descent DLC Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @defira85 Tumblr: defira85 Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast

We sat down with Matt Conn and Toni Rocca of GX3 to talk about putting together a queer gaming convention, Developing Read Only Memories, diversity in conventions, and more. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Register for GX3! - Early Bird registration ends on October 16! Apply to be a GX3 Sprite Deadline is extended to October 15! What we’re playing/reading: Toni: League Of Legends, Dwarf Fortress Matt: Rocket League, Persona Q, Hearthstone, YMBAB (You Must Build a Boat) Tanya: Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition Descent DLC, Siren for Hire David: Fallout Shelter Where to find our guests online: Twitter: Matt Conn: @mattconn / @ROM2064 / @wearemidboss Toni Rocca: @tonitonirocca /@GaymerX GaymerX.com Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation Music: The intro is from Magical Girls Can Trap by MGC. The song at the end is Glitch Queen by MGC. Both are from the album Magical Girls Run the World. You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast

We chatted with Mikki Kendall about her debut comic, #SwordsOfSorrow, breaking into the industry, speaking at AlterConf Chicago, diversity in conventions and more. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks. Thanks to Shareef Jackson for posting a pic with his mug! We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Articles: Mafia III trailer released, has black man who is a vet, set in NOLA in 1968 What we’re playing/reading: Mikki: Reading for Hidden Youth, Fifth Season by NK Jemisin, Colors In, Tanya: Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition David: Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Star Trek Online Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @karnythia Tumblr: karnythia.tumblr.com hoodfeminism.com mikkikendall.com Swords of Sorrow #18 is out as of September 2nd! Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // patreon.com/cypheroftyr David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast.

So we’re doing things a little differently this time around, David gets the night off as we have a ladies night to spill all our Hawke feels on the table, the floor, everywhere. Tanya is joined by Sylvia Monreal and LC Brown to have a night of Hawke FEELS! This happened because of a question LC asked of Sylvia before she joined us for the first time on Fresh Out of Tokens. Also! We had our first fanmail relevant to both Dragon Age and Sylvia's time with us, so we added that into the show :) Full text is below: > Subject: ALL THE DRAGON AGE FEELZ! Hello! I just wanted to say that I really loved your discussion on Dragon Age and the Hawke Immigration piece! I was really pleased that other people put as much personal stuff onto their Hawkes/Inquisitors as I do. I’ve had issues with masculinity in general and as a queer man, something that playing Mass Effect and Dragon Age have helped me with. I just wanted to say that I really loved this episode and I think that Fresh Out of Tokens is really fantastic and you all are doing great work and through this podcast I’ve been introduced to great people in the industry. (Also, if you do ever get the urge to do a Dragon Age feels podcast, I would be glad to lend my voice!) Thank you so much for everything you guys are doing! From Tyler Pollock, cyberpunkwarlok on Twitter Points of discussion for this episode: •LC: DA2 as a story of grief, mothers in Dragon Age, female friendships (which ones work, which ones don’t) - just some ideas •Sylvia: Controlling versus being Hawke - how does playing Hawke differ from nameless heroes like the Warden or the Inquisitor? Was your Hawke their own person or an avatar, and how did that affect the game for you? Who is your Hawke’s best friend? DA2 as an immigrant story - Sylvia on FemHype •Tanya: Fenris and Tevinter, the way in which his trauma as a former is ignored, and the way in which the fandom seems to ignore/coddle/fails to acknowledge lyrium addiction, by Templars, and also vilifies Anders w/o accepting the abuse he faced in the Circle. What we’re playing: Lara: Guacamelee (new edition), Fibbage, Hatoful Boyfriend Sylvia: Assassin’s Creed: Liberation, No Pineapple Left Behind (Alpha) Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition Where to find our guests online: LC at: The Heroine’s Journey, www.hjcast.com Sylvia at: comosedicenerd on twitter and tumblr Where to find Tanya Online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames // patreon.com/cypheroftyr You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast.

We chatted with Amy about gender disparity in voice acting, queer indie games research, WoW Raid design and starting a feminist gaming club at her college among lots of things! We were featured in FemHype’s Sunday Loot on August 2nd! They had a piece every Sunday about a different topic or highlighting folks in the gaming space. We got a lovely write up along with our Brookago bro’s Spawn on Me, AppleCider Mage and Tzoefit on Justice Points, Anna Tarkov and Jessica Dennis from Unconsoleable, BTAPodcast Network, along with a few other podcasts we didn’t know about. Question for Amy: David had a question about the game Amy made: There’s a Bee in Here Articles: EA Wraps Up First Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program What’s Wrong with Being a Fangirl? Can’t Talk Media - Andrew Baker (@ABakerN7) (in response to the Telegraph piece: Fangirling your Faves is Cheap and Childish Mafia III trailer released, has black man as lead character One way to avoid Cultural Appropriation - Laura Hudson, Offworld What we’re playing: Amy: Heroes of the Storm, World of Warcraft, Transistor, Chibi-Robo, Alpha-Bear Tanya: Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition David: Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Cookie Jam, Star Trek Online Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @muinil Itch.io: http://muinil.itch.io Writing: filmdebuff.tumblr Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon patreon.com/redconversation You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast. Music: The intro is from Magical Girls Can Trap by MGC. The song at the end is Cold Like Metal (sinyk x juliustherobot) by MGC. Both are from the album Magical Girls Run the World.

We talk about Indie to AAA games marketing, get a lesson on #AltGames from our guest Jason Vega, aka @vegapedia everywhere and a lot more. We had a great time with Jason and look forward to more from him in the #AltGames space. Question for Jason: Via @Comosedicenerd on twitter: I've read a bit about #altgames and want to learn more - any recommendations on what to play/read? Thanks! Follow a bot created Soha_Kareem: @supportaltgames soha kareem: @sokareemie she’s also here: Press Here to Bitch TJ Thomas: TRONMAXIMUM IndieCade AltGames on Twitter itch.io Jonah Peretti: http://www.critical-theory.com/buzzfeed-founder-responds-to-his-marxist-roots-lol/ What we’re playing: Jason: Strawberry Cubes, Journey Tanya: Witcher 3, Mortal Kombat X, Journey David: Shadowrun: Dragonfall #AltGames folks you should follow: PyunPyunChan TRONMAXIMUM Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @vegapedia Tumblr: http://vegapedia.tumblr.com Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/vegapedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vegapedia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Vegapedia Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation, Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast.

Se habla geek? Si! We hung out out with @comosedicenerd, Sylvia Monreal about Latinx representation in games, diversity in books and gaming and a whole lot more. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks with Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Don't forget about the Fresh Out of Tokens section on the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop! Logo designed by @ChachiBobinks! Questions for Sylvia! @thain1982 asked: What are some of your favourite games AND BOOKS, representation-wise (all ages. I want many diverse stories for my family) Recommendations from Sylvia: •Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older •My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor •How I Became a Nun by César Aira (translated by Chris Andrews) •Wise Latinas: Writers on Higher Education edited by Jennifer De Leon •Anything by Sandra Cisneros •Anything recommended by La Casa Azúl Bookstore Recommendations from Tanya Nnedi Okorafor: Akata Witch Zahrah The Windseeker Lagoon Long JuJu Man Who Fears Death N.K. Jemisin: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms Inheritance Trilogy Book 1 The Broken Kingdoms Inheritance Trilogy Book 2 The Kingdom of the Gods Inheritance Trilogy Book 3 The Killing Moon Dreamblood Book 1 The Shadowed Sun Dreamblood Book 2 The Fifth Season Well David didn’t have suggestions so Tanya challenged him to take K. Tempest Bradford’s Challenge to stop reading cis, white dudes for a year. We’ll update you on how he’s doing throughout future episodes. If you too want to take the challenge, here’s how to find some new authors! @LaraCrigger said: ASK HER ABOUT HER HAWKE FEELS! What we’re playing: Sylvia: Dragon Age: Inquisition/2, Sunset, Dyscourse Tanya: Witcher 3, Mortal Kombat X, Journey David: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Articles Kotor II Update Brings the game to Mac and Linux ComosediceNerd's list of Latinx representation in games Long Way Home: 'Dragon Age 2' on Immigration & Identity - FemHype Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @comosedicenerd Tumblr: Comosedicenerd Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation Music: The intro is from Magical Girls Can Trap by MGC. The song at the end is Kawaii Streets by MGC. Both are from the album Magical Girls Run the World. You can listen to the show at freshoutoftokens.simplecast.fm, email us at [email protected] and follow us on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast.

Lauren Warren of Black Girl Nerds talked with us about gaming, diversity, old school games we loved, projects she's working on to help spread diversity in the gaming space; and more. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks with Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We’ve got a blog to compliment the show! Follow us at outoftokenscast.wordpress.com If you have questions, compliments, hate mail feel free to drop a note there as well. Don't forget about the Fresh Out of Tokens section on the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop! Logo designed by @ChachiBobinks! Question for Lauren: Chicovia on twitter: @OutOfTokensCast @iamlaurenp ask her why she hates ps4 so much 😂😂😂 What we’re playing: Lauren: Halo Reach, Dying Light, GTA V Tanya: Witcher 3, Mortal Kombat X David: Morrowind Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @iamlaurenp http://blackgirlnerds.com/lauren-warren/ thelaurenwarren.com Twitch! denizenoflossantos Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - @RedConversation Twitch: twitch.tv/red_conversation Patreon: patreon.com/redconversation

Question for Caelyn: From @KivaBay: Would you rather be attacked by a hundred duck sized horses or one horse sized duck. What we’re playing: Caelyn: Fantasy Life, Salt, Ingress Tanya: Witcher 3 David: Shadowrun: Dragonfall, Morrowind Where to find our guest online: Twitter: @Inurashii Games: http://inurashii.xyz/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/inurashii?ty=h Blog: http://inurashii.xyz/category/blog/ AlterConf Boston 2014 - Rise of the Diary Game Choice of Games Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames David L. Reeves - Patreon , @RedConversation, twitch

We were joined by Steve Lubitz for a WickedGood time talking about parenting as a gamer, Judaism and religion in games, what we're playing and more. Question for Steve: Tauriq Moosa - via Twitter Why do you want to ban games Steve? What we’re playing: Steve: Hearthstone, Final Fantasy 7 Tanya: Witcher 3, Mass Effect, Bioshock Infinite David: Adventurer Manager, Papo & Yo, Shadowrun: Dragonfall Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D.: @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGms INeedDiverseGame Patreon David L. Reeves: @RedConversation David on Patreon Twitch: Red_Conversation

We have Gita Jackson in the house! We talk about games journalism, being seen for your work, along with podcasting and much more! Thanks for the support! Now we have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks who designed our supercute new logo. We're also pleased to announce that we're now part of the Geeked.FM network! We had questions for Gita from our listeners: Deborah Budding (@Nebula63) asked: Gita, how are you managing to be so awesome at such a young age? Shareef Jackson (@ShareefJackson) asked: What advice would Gita give to someone that wants to try out dating sims? What we’re playing: Gita: Fire Emblem: Awakening Tanya: Witcher 3, Rust, Mass Effect David: Wasteland 2, Papo & Yo, Massive Chalice Article: My E3 Meeting With A Pro-GamerGate Developer Kotaku Where to find our guest online: Gita is back on twitter! @xoxogossipgita Planning on streaming on twitch sometime after the 4th: twitch.tv/xoxogossipgita Catch up with Wardrobe Theory and Gita's other works over at PasteGames Why this lifelong Batman Fan Doesn’t Like Arkham - Gita, PasteGames Where to find your hosts online: Tanya D.: @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGms #INeedDiverseGames Patreon David L. Reeves - Patreon, @RedConversation, twitch [twitch.tv/red_conversation]

We welcome Catt Small, Chris Algoo and Dennis Liaw to talk about Brooklyn Gamery, along with Arthur Ward to talk about #BlackGameDev and blackgamedevs.com Reminder that we have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks who designed our supercute logo and banner. Please give feedback, questions and guest suggestions to us at [email protected] or @OutOfTokensCast on twitter! Notes for this week's topic: Shawn Alexander started the hashtag #BlackGameDev, and since we recorded has launched a diversity consulting business for Indie Devs Black Game Devs listing Gaming news: 1TB PS4 announced. Thoughts on this since you could already upgrade the hard drive in the PS4 since launch? Tale of Tales shutting down after Sunset - can “artistic” games be commercially viable? Arkham Knight PC sales suspended - who’s more to blame? WB (publisher), Iron Galaxy (dev), or people that pre-order Catt Small's Offworld Piece on Developing A Black Woman Protagonist That Mattered for Prism Shell Guest Links: Arthur Ward: http://arthurwardjr.com/ @edibletoaster Catt Small: http://cattsmall.com // @cattsmall //http://brooklyngamery.com Chris Algoo: http://chrisalgoo.com // @chrisalgoo // brooklyngamery.com Dennis Liaw: @deelizzles // http://brooklyngamery.com Host Links: David L. Reeves - @RedConversation David on Patreon Twitch [twitch.tv/red_conversation] Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGms Patreon: http://patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames

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: David L. Reeves - Patreon, @RedConversation, twitch [twitch.tv/red_conversation] Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGms Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for the second episode of Fresh Out of Tokens podcast. Thanks for your feedback on our first show. As for the audio quality, it should be improved with this episode due to new equipment and individually recorded tracks instead of one track for everyone. Now we have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with @ChachiBobinks who designed our supercute new logo. Thanks again for the kind words, listens and shares! We're now on Facebook, iTunes and Stitcher! You can get our RSS feed to add to your favorite podcast listening app. The one place we're not yet on is SoundCloud. We're trying to decide on setting up shop there too. That said, feel free to give feedback, topic ideas or if you want to come and hang with us, drop a line to us at [email protected] or on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast. We've got music in this episode! "Magical Girls Can Trap" & "Internet Kids" used with permission from MGC Gaming news Post E3 thoughts? Anything you wanted to see that didn’t get talked about? SJ: (Splatoon DLC plans, Morpheus, no Man sky story). TD: (No Man's Sky, Mass Effect remaster, [which isn't happening :( ] DR: Nah Fallout 4 covered his needs :) Did you see anything that made you really excited? SJ: Hololens, Horizon, Last Guardian, Starfox TD: Mass Effect: Andromeda, Hololens, Unravel, Dishonored 2 DR: Fallout 4, Horizon Announced Games at E3: Fallout 4, Starfox Zero, Horizon, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Unravel, Shenmue III, Dishonored 2, Last Guardian, For Honor, Dreams, Mario Maker 1TB version of XB1 coming soon and backwards compatibility added to the XB1 effective now. We discussed if it will entice people to pick up either system if they'd previously chosen one over the other? Shareef on social media: http://shareefjackson.com Shareef on YouTube GamingLooksGood.com Shareef's Offworld Article: How Hip Hop can teach you to code @ShareefJackson // @GamingLooksGood // @OperationCube (co-hosted /w/JP Fairfield! You can find your hosts at: Tanya @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms, ineeddivgms.info // twitch.tv/cypheroftyr David @RedConversation // davidlreeves.com // twitch.tv/red_conversation Please support your hosts on Patreon! David: http://patreon.com/redconversation Tanya: http://patreon.com/INeedDivGms

Welcome to the first episode of Fresh Out of Tokens! A little about the show: so we've been sitting on doing a podcast for a whole and decided to run with it. The title actually came to about due to a comment when I was on Justice Points earlier in the year. I made a crack about tokens belonging in the arcade, and when I was trying to think of a name for the show fresh out of tokens came to me. We'll bring you a new show every other week, sometimes with a guest sometimes not depending on how things shake out. Since this is the first episode, please feel free to give feedback, topic ideas or if you want to come and hang with me let me know at [email protected] or on twitter at @OutOfTokensCast. Gaming news: Colorblind: On Witcher 3, Rust, and gaming's race problem http://t.co/fPj1234Pw8 Luke Maciak on the Witcher 3: http://www.terminally-incoherent.com/blog/2015/06/04/witcher-3-and-diversity/ Patricia Hernandez - How Video Game Breasts are Made, and How they Can go Wrong E3 - thoughts, predictions, anything you are excited for? Brooklyn Gamery Brooklyn Gamery on Facebook @BrooklynGamery Brooklyn Gamery Game Jams https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-love-jam-a-game-jam-about-gender-sexual-identity-relationships-tickets-11203713609 http://www.eventbrite.com/e/multijam-ultra-2015-arcade-edition-tickets-16154785398 Prism Shell Prism Shell on Google Play Prism Shell on itch.io Chris Algoo is at @chrisalgoo or @BrooklynGamery You can find your hosts at: Tanya @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms, ineeddivgms.info // twitch.tv/cypheroftyr David @RedConversation // davidreeves.com // twitch.tv/red_conversation