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Can y’all believe @OutOfTokensCast is almost a year old!

It's been nearly a year since our little gaming podcast, Fresh Out of Tokens was released out in the wild for folks. For a show that started on a whim … Continue reading Can y’all believe @OutOfTokensCast is almost a year old!

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My @WisconSF3 schedule

Have one handy guide to interacting with me at conventions, totally 110% free of charge. Overall I am pretty friendly but I do not like strangers touching me, especially my … Continue reading My @WisconSF3 schedule

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So you want to describe a POC character…

Ok, so I get asked for advice and my thoughts on a lot of things relating to diversity and representation. Lately I've been getting asked about the proper/authentic/least offensive way … Continue reading So you want to describe a POC character…

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Support the work of POC, bi, trans, non-binary, other LGBTQIA folks signal boosting edition

Cross Posted from my Patreon, where it originally appeared on 9 May 2016. Another signal boost post, this time to focus on the works of POC, Bi, non-binary, trans and … Continue reading Support the work of POC, bi, trans, non-binary, other LGBTQIA folks signal boosting edition

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I’m going to be a guest at @BigBadCon!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1157274964/big-bad-con-2016/widget/video.html So, I was invited to be a guest at Big Bad Con and their Kickstarter is not just live but doing damned well! They've already blown their stretch goals … Continue reading I’m going to be a guest at @BigBadCon!

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ICYMI – How can we find Community as Gamers? – @UncannyMagazine

ICYMI, I've got an article in the May/June 2016 issue of Uncanny Magazine! You can read it in full at uncannymagazine.com! Gorgeous Cover art: “Bubbles and Blast Off” by Galen Dara … Continue reading ICYMI – How can we find Community as Gamers? – @UncannyMagazine

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I’m a Spotlight Guest at @AnomalyCon in 2017!

You read that right, I'll be at AnomalyCon in 2017 as a Spotlight Guest! Check out the convention, see the other fine folks I'm going to be there with, and … Continue reading I’m a Spotlight Guest at @AnomalyCon in 2017!

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It’s Fucking Tea Time! Star Wars Force Awakens

I had the pleasure of chatting with Ashley Barry (Hyrule Hyrulia), Emma Kidwell (FemHype) and Sophie Turner (Geeky Merch) about Star Wars Force Awakens! https://youtu.be/sBXzunfezHQ Published on Apr 18, 2016 … Continue reading It’s Fucking Tea Time! Star Wars Force Awakens

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Updated guide to interacting with me at conventions

Have one handy guide to interacting with me at conventions, totally 110% free of charge. Overall I am pretty friendly but I do not like strangers touching me, especially my … Continue reading Updated guide to interacting with me at conventions

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I finished @unravel_game today… my heart

I finished @Unravel_Game today by Coldwood Studios so here's a mostly complete playthrough. XB1 early Access play - First 3 hours, pre-release https://youtu.be/pQPmaJpCP4k   Playstation 4 Play - Exported to … Continue reading I finished @unravel_game today… my heart

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.@sammusmusic’s new EP Infusion is so damned important

Watch Sammus Music's video below, then come back to this tab. Trust me, I have reasons. https://youtu.be/bjhRvQM-wiw   This song is ...it's so fucking important to me. It's about getting … Continue reading .@sammusmusic’s new EP Infusion is so damned important

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Doing all the things! March update [Reposted from Patreon]

Hi all, First off thank you for your support this past month, I appreciate every single Patreon, from everyone at the $1 and up helped keep me housed, the cat … Continue reading Doing all the things! March update [Reposted from Patreon]

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ICYMI – My #SOCOSY16 talk is online!

Social Computing Symposium 2016: Harassment, Threats, and Trolling Online: Why Diversity in all aspects of Gaming is Vital http://research.microsoft.com/apps/video/ifVideo.aspx?id=262217 A brief talk on why diversity in games is more than … Continue reading ICYMI – My #SOCOSY16 talk is online!

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ICYMI – I’ll be on the Geek Show – Videogames edition

A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES! …and it is VStheUNIVERSE with their hit variety show “The Geek Show!” Next month the VtU crew are celebrating everyone’s favorite pastime: Video Games! Join VStheUNIVERSE … Continue reading ICYMI – I’ll be on the Geek Show – Videogames edition

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ICYMI – I’m in this @Offworld piece by @sangfroid_san

What can game developers do to better represent black women in games? “They need to get some fucking empathy,” says Tanya dePass, a campaigner for better representation inside game worlds … Continue reading ICYMI – I’m in this @Offworld piece by @sangfroid_san

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ICYMI – I was on Double Tap to talk up @GaymerX

[gigya src="https://d15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net/cdn/embed_player.swf" style="background-color:transparent; display:block; max-width: 700px;" flashvars="image_option=small&imgURL=https%3A%2F%2Fd15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net%2Fi%2F18710409%2F300x300%2Fc&link_color=%2358d1eb&mp3Author=Double+Tap&mp3Duration=1220360.0&mp3LinkURL=https%3A%2F%2Faudioboom.com%2Fboos%2F3970692-episode-6-the-power-of-gaming-conventions&mp3Time=03.13pm+18+Dec+2015&mp3Title=Episode+6%3A+The+Power+of+Gaming+Conventions&mp3URL=https%3A%2F%2Faudioboom.com%2Fboos%2F3970692-episode-6-the-power-of-gaming-conventions.mp3%3Fsource%3Dwordpress&player_theme=light&rootID=boo_player_1&show_title=true&waveimgURL=https%3A%2F%2Fd15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net%2Fi%2Fw%2F4123832" width="100%" height="150" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"] This week on Double Tap, Alice Taplin explores two fantastic gaming events. Firstly she talks to IGI eSports' founder … Continue reading ICYMI – I was on Double Tap to talk up @GaymerX