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Gamer Friends

Gamer Friends is a podcast about gaming and the gaming community from a Black, queer, and lefty perspective. If you’re looking for more melanin or rainbows in your gaming life, you’ve found your people!

Episodes

Hawkeye: A Christmas SpoilerCast

Gamer Friends! We’re fresh off of our excitement from Hawkeye’s season finale and ready to spoil it as a Christmas present. Happy holidays from your Gamer Friends.  “Where are my background singers?!”

Dec 25, 202124 min

No Way Home: An Abolitionist SpoilerCast

Gamer Friends, we’ve got a true holiday treat for our Spider-Man: No Way Home Spoilercast. We’re bringing back Kenji ( @afreshmind ) to discuss the movie as an abolitionist text. But don’t worry! We still get into our usual fanboying and nerdery too.

Dec 23, 202142 min

087: Something Funny

Happy (late) Thanksgiving! Your Game Friends are “Logging On” with Guardians of the Galaxy, GTA Definitive Edition, Age of Empires IV, Jurassic World Evolution 2, Rider’s Republic, Mario Party All-Stars, Forza Horizon 5, Skyrim (again), Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, Battlefield 2042, Halo Infinite Multiplayer, cloud streaming services, Xbox’s 20th Anniversary, the Nintendo Online expansion pack, Multiversus, and the obscene and disturbing news from Activision Blizzard. “These Past Two Weeks in N...

Dec 11, 20211 hr 26 min

The Eternals SpoilerCast: Not Good Enough

Hello gamer friends! We’re coming at you with a spoilercast of Marvel’s The Eternals . We sat down with filmmaker and content regurgitator @Boringstein to talk about the film, being an MCU crank and the overall state of movies. You can check out some of their work here ....

Nov 19, 20211 hr 2 min

086: Accent Walls!!!

Hello again, Gamer Friends! We’re “Logging On” with Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Metroid Dread, Sable, New World, Hot Wheels Unleashed, eFootball, FIFA 22, NHL 22, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Far Cry 6, Nintendo Direct and Animal Crossing, Halo, Grand Theft Auto, Twitch’s leak, Steam’s NFT ban, Destiny 2’s latest stumbles, and Ghost Recon Frontline. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” DC Fandome 2.0 dropped! We’re talking trailers for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights, The Batman,...

Oct 29, 20211 hr 21 min

A SpoilerCast Double Feature: Star Wars Visions and Marvel's What If...

Gamer Friends! We’ve got another double feature spoilercast for you! We’re getting into Star Wars Visions and What If…! The spoilers come in hot and fast for both so only listen when you’ve watched both (or don’t! We care about keeping you all unspoiled but ultimately, that decision is up to you). We’ll be back soon with a full episode!

Oct 14, 202129 min

085: Ain't No Mountain High Enough

It’s been a minute, huh? On this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with an absolute truckload of releases, including Humankind, Quake, Myst, Life is Strange: True Colors, Splitgate 1.0, SkateBIRD, and Deathloop to name about half. We’re also discussing the latest Activision Blizzard news, the “conclusion” of the Apple vs. Epic lawsuit, Death Stranding 2, Gamescom 2021, and the recent Playstation Showcase. Spoiler alert: we are extremely excited about the MGU’s expansion with Spider-Ma...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 36 min

Shang-Chi SpoilerCast: The Legend of the Top 10 MCU Films

Hello Gamer Friends! We are hard at work on our next full episode but we’ve got a spoilercast to hold you over until then! We’re getting into Shang-Chi so PLEASE don’t listen if you haven’t seen it yet!

Sep 20, 202135 min

084: Pathfinder Is Black

On this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Second Star, Tribes of Midgard, The Ascent, The Sims 4: Cottage Living, Pokémon: Unite, Activision Blizzard, the console wars, EA Play 2021, and XDefiant, lol. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we caught up on Harley Quinn, are acutely aware of Suicide Squad and Idris Elba, are hearing interesting things about Tim Drake and Funimation/Crunchyroll, and continue to be disappointed in Disney. Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we played the Back4...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 8 min

083: He Platted It

On this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Palestine, post-E3 news, Switch OLED, Valve’s Steam Deck, Scott Cawthon, Xbox Streaming, Apex Legends, Sony’s State of Play, Assassin’s Creed Infinite, Robocop: Rogue City, Player One, Blue Box, and Anthony Bourdain and The Witcher 3.  “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we get caught up on E3 announcements, talk about finally watching Mythic Quest, Space Jam, and Invincible.  Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we’ve secured a PS5! Hea...

Aug 01, 20211 hr 23 min

Black Widow and Loki SpoilerCast: Minimal Ramifications

Gamer Friends! We’ve got a Double Feature with our latest Spoilercast. We’re getting into Black Widow AND Loki, while also quickly devolving into our theories for what’s next to come in the MCU. If you haven’t watched these two IN THEIR ENTIRETY, check this out when you do because we’re diving right in! We’ll catch you soon with a new full episode of Gamer Friends....

Jul 21, 202145 min

082: E3 Summer Max Plus Extravaganza Fest Part 2

We’re back with Part II of our E3 Extravaganza and with our gamer friends at Player 2 Has Entered The Podcast , MCPaperstacks and Full Metal Murk. For Part II we’re getting into Microsoft/Bethesda and Nintendo’s presentation. Check out the links to the full presentations below: Links: Check out the show link for P2HETP above and you can check out Full Metal Murk’s shop here ! Follow, MC Paperstacks on Twitter, and Gamer Goodies & More on Instagram Microsoft/Bethesda Nintendo...

Jul 08, 20211 hr 9 min

081: E3 Summer Max Plus Extravaganza Fest Part 1

For our 4th year talking all things E3, we’ve invited some guests! From our gamer friends at Player 2 Has Entered The Podcast , MCPaperstacks and Full Metal Murk are joining us for a full two-part recap on E3 and the Summer Games Fest. For Part I we’re getting into Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Devolver Digital, the PC Game Show and the Guerilla Collective Showcase. Check out the links to the full presentations below. Look out for Part II where we get into Xbox/Bethesda and Nintendo’s...

Jun 28, 20211 hr 29 min

080: Happy Pride!

We’re back! This episode we’re “Logging On” with Skate City, Knockout City, Hood: Outlaws and Legends, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Resident Evil Village, Biomutant, Horizon Forbidden West, Far Cry and the Division, Ubisoft’s new free-to-play strategy and upcoming games, Bethesda & Microsoft, Sony, Sonic, Super Mario Party, and more corporate greed! With so much in the news, we don’t have any escape to Nerdom for you this episode, but we do get into the weeds on Knockout City, Planet Zoo,...

Jun 05, 20211 hr 15 min

079: Noir!

On this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Super Meat Boy, Neir Replicant, MLB The Show ‘21, Returnal, New Pokémon Snap, Sony’s State of Play, Apple vs. Epic, Discord, Outriders, and corporate greed. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we saw Godzilla vs. Kong and Mortal Kombat, but have yet to see Bat Batch, Yasuke, Invincible, and a million other things. Most importantly, we got a Phase 4 trailer from Marvel Studios! Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we reached the endgame on Outrider...

May 12, 20211 hr

TFATWS SpoilerCast: (Black) Captain America

TFATWS SpoilerCast: (Black) Captain America Gamer Friends Podcast Hello Gamer Friends! We’re coming at you this week with a full-length spoiler cast for Falcon and The Winter Solider and we’re bringing a guest along with us for the ride? Who is that guest? You’ll have to hit play to find out! We’ll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes early next week!...

Apr 30, 20211 hr

078: The Arrival Of Video Games

This episode we’re “Logging On” with It Takes Two, Monster Hunter: Rise, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, Outriders, Oddworld: Soulstorm, Narita Boy, Genesis Noir, Xbox Network, Sony and Evo, E3 2021, and CD Projekt Red. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” drama at Wookiepedia, Space Jam’s new trailer, Godzilla vs. Kong, the Loki trailer, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Finally, we have a very special guest this week! Leslie is the Marketing Specialist at Dyscordi...

Apr 10, 20211 hr 9 min

077: Restorative Justice (League)

Your Gamer Friends are back! This episode we’re “Logging On” with Pokémon’s 25th Anniversary, Sony’s State of Play, Square Enix Presents, E3 2021, Bethesda, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles revival. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Big Nkrumah eats major crow on The Snyder Cut (fine -- it was good), Sony announces a Ghost of Tsushima film, and Falcon and the Winter Soldier premieres on Disney+. Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we’ve played the Outriders Demo! And it’s pretty good! Also, Destin...

Mar 28, 202152 min

Wandavision SpoilerCast: I'll Save Kathryn Hahn

Hello Gamer Friends! We’re back with a SpoilerCast for Wandavision before our next regular episode. Before diving into this one, we recorded this before the violent attack that took place in Atlanta, Georgia. We decided to leave this episode as-is so we can spend the time to listen to our AAPI peers and give the topic the space it deserves to talk about it in our next full episode. 

Mar 21, 202158 min

076: Give You This Fire Flower

Your Gamer Friends are back, “Logging On” with Persona 5: Strikers, Brethedge, and the Outriders Demo. Also on the agenda is Blizzconline (yes, we make fun of the name), the long-awaited Nintendo Direct, Microsoft’s FPS Boost, Destiny Universe, Hogwarts Legacy, Saudi Arabia (!?!?), and finally, Anthem. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we discuss the Mortal Kombat trailer, DC’s Blue Beetle movie, Avatar Studios, Spider-Man: No Way Home (!!!), and WandaVision. Finally, in “Party Chat,” we chattin...

Mar 02, 20211 hr 12 min

075: To The Moon

Welcome back to Gamer Friends, where we’re celebrating our second anniversary! Thank you for two incredible years. Here’s to many more! “Logging On,” lots of spooky stuff has been released! The Medium, The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff, and Little Nightmares II are all games Big Nkrumah will be avoiding, but there’s always Bowser’s Fury. We also discuss the GameStop stock drama, CD Projekt Red’s hack, Six Days in Fallujah’s imperialism, and Epic’s MetaHuman creator.  “These Past Two Weeks in Ner...

Feb 22, 202158 min

074: Sounds Like Democracy To Me

Your Gamer Friends have returned with a new episode! “Logging On,” we explain PogChamp, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - Complete Edition, Hitman 3, and Cyber Shadow all release, Lucasfilm Games is born, CD Projekt Red is still under the microscope, Microsoft blunders Xbox Live Gold, and Vicarious Visions moves to Blizzard. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we finally watch the Wonder Woman movies, we stand with Ray Fisher, and we discuss Batman and Batman Beyond. Also on the menu, She-Hulk rumors ...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 9 min

073: Our 2020 Games Of The Year

It’s our 2020 Games of the Year special! What a horrible fucking year, with some truly incredible games. Sit back, relax, and let us ramble on about our favorite ones. Thank you so much for listening! As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to give us a rating and review, follow us on Twitter , Discord , or Instagram , support us on Patreon , and tell your gamer friends about the show! We’ll catch you back here in two weeks....

Jan 15, 20211 hr

072: Things Patches Can't Fix

We’re back for the last episode of the worst year of all of our lives. Coincidentally, our incredible conversation with the illustrious Carolyn Petit may just be the best thing about this trash heap of a year! But first, we’re “Logging On” with Super Meat Boy Forever, Cyberpunk 2077’s endless drama, and The Game Awards. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerddom,” we finally discuss our overlord Disney’s Investor Day announcements, the release of Wonder Woman 1984, and related DC Films fallout. Finally, o...

Dec 30, 20201 hr 49 min

071: It's Spider-Man!

Greetings from Rhode Island! Your Gamer Friends have moved and are getting back into the swing of things. “Logging On,” we talk about World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Empire of Sin, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 as well as departures from Bioware, Halo: Infinite’s delay, #FreeMelee, Fortnite, and Planet Coaster. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re celebrating Elliot Page and the confirmation of the MCU Spiderverse and discussing WB’s big announcement abou...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 39 min

070: Just A Bunch of Games

We’re talking PS5 and Xbox Series X/S for the entire show! Beyond the console launches themselves, your Gamer Friends will discuss Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Gears Tactics, The Falconeer, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Just Dance 2021, Demon’s Souls, Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, Godfall, Sims 4: Snowy Escape, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Astro’s Playground, Filmmaker Tycoon, CyberRunner, Watch Dogs Legion, and Swimsa...

Nov 25, 20201 hr 5 min

069: Plan The Revolution (at Brunch)

We’ve recovered from the election, Gamer Friends! “Logging On,” we’re discussing the releases for Pokemon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra, Watch Dogs Legion, Ghostrunner, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, and Dirt 5, along with big Mass Effect news, Ubisoft Connect, and next-gen mania. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” Disney+ has begun airing The Mandalorian Season 2, DC Comics, Ubisoft, and Crunchyroll.  In a special edition of “Party Chat,” friend of the show Stephanie joins us ...

Nov 10, 20201 hr

068: Optional Crunch

Welcome to Depression Friends! “Logging On,” we’re talking about FIFA 21, NHL 21, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Cyberpunk 2077, Dreamhaven (definitely not Blizzard), Ghost of Tsushima Legends, and The Sims 4. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we continue last episode’s MCU multiverse discussion with all of the latest rumors, Helstrom’s release on Hulu, the Monster Hunter trailer, and a commitment to finally watch The Boys. This time on “The Homescreen,” w...

Oct 25, 202052 min

067: All Of The Homophobia

We’re back, Gamer Friends! This time we’re “Logging On” with Mafia: Definitive Edition, Baldur’s Gate III, Star Wars: Squadrons, Super Mario Bros. 35, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, Democracy 4, next gen console preorder mania, Oculus, Amazon Luna, No Man’s Sky, Among Us, Nintendo news, Apex Legends, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Ghost of Tsushima, and Cyberpunk 2077. “These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we’re talking Peacemaker, Project Power, Nick Fury, Ms. Marvel, and the MCU Multiverse! ...

Oct 10, 20201 hr 11 min

066: True Chaos

Another day, another miscarriage of justice. Rest in power, Breonna. On this episode of Gamer Friends, we’re “Logging On” with Bullets Per Minute (BPM), Super Mario 3D All-Stars, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, the PlayStation 5 Showcase (including Spider-Man Miles Morales, Hogwarts Legacy, Deathloop, and God of War: Ragnarok), Microsoft’s acquisition of Zenimax, the ongoing battle between Epic and Apple, an xCloud update, Control, and the Game Developers of Color Expo. “These Past Weeks in Nerdom,” we re...

Sep 25, 20201 hr 37 min
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