I was originally introduced to the world of PC strategy games by way of Command and Conquer and spent many an hour on my mother's computer playing it. Today, I hope to teach you a bit about my second video game obsession — Strategy Games: A game genre where the player acquires resources or territory,… Continue reading Gaming Terminology Primer: Strategy games
Today we are going to tackle the genre of shooter games. This is the genre that pulled me hook, line, and sinker into the realm of online PC gaming. (In this instance “PC” means Personal Computer and not Player Character.) Shooter Games: A game genre where the player's avatar, either in first person or third… Continue reading Gaming Terminology Primer: Shooters
In my last article I mentioned I would teach you to speak like a professional elf. So, let's get to it, shall we? Role Playing Game: A game genre where the player takes on the role of the main character or guides a party of characters through a storyline in a fictional setting. Seems pretty… Continue reading Gaming Terminology Primer: RPGs
Last night, I watched "Frozen Dick," season one episode 12 of 3rd Rock from the Sun. I've never seen the show in its entirety and so I started from the beginning last week when I discovered it was on Hulu Plus. In this episode, Dick is traveling with Sally to Chicago when he discovers she… Continue reading The Power of Nostalgia – or Why I Returned to World of Warcraft
So, recently my mother started checking out Game on Girl. She's been gaming on PC since the good old days of Doom and Hexen. She still plays Diablo 2 from time to time, as well as various games on other platforms. She told me that she really liked my articles (thanks, Mom!), but that she… Continue reading Gaming Terminology Primer: Introduction
When I first heard of the documentary Gaming in Color, I fully intended to watch the documentary and write a review, listing out a bunch of reasons why I think gamers and non-gamers alike should watch it. As I made my way through the film, however, I soon realized that that’s not really what I… Continue reading The Need for Queer Narratives: A Response to “Gaming in Color”
I grew up as a bit of a tomboy. I didn’t mind getting dirty or wrestling with my friends or my cousins. You see, I am the only girl in my family. I have three older brothers… waaaay older actually. The youngest is 17 years older than me. So I grew up with a pretty… Continue reading Gamer – Tomboy – Girly Girl
Hold on to your controllers, gamers! Have we got a great show for you this week! Sarah "the Rebel" Rodriguez, founder of Nerdy but Flirty and Director of Network Development for Geek and Sundry, joins us on the show this week. We have a great conversation about all kinds of geeky, nerdy, and flirty stuff, including some great fangirl… Continue reading Episode 110 – Sarah the Rebel
We reach a significant milestone this week, dear listeners. 100 episodes of Game on Girl! Mark and Ryan join us to turn the tables and interview me and Rhonda about the last two years podcasting, our plans for the show and the site, and all the adventures in between. Would love to hear your… Continue reading Episode 100: Turning the Tables
We often talk on the show about how gaming does a lot for us personally but this week we take on the topic of how gaming contributes to an overall healthier, happier world through some great gaming charities. Here are some of the groups we talk about. Check them out and let us know what… Continue reading Episode 96: Gaming is Good
