Not Your Player 2 Podcast

Video games are pointed at as the cause of recent shootings. Christine and Sarah echo their sentiments that #VideoGamesAreNotToBlame. Plus, Christine shares her experience at EVO 2019 and her sparking interest in the FGC. She also sits down with Samantha "Persia" Hancock. She is the founder of XO Academy, a 4-week training program dedicated to the women of FGC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitch streamer HeatheredEffect was chatting with her friend on stream and breastfeeding her baby at the same time. Christine and Sarah discuss if breastfeeding is okay during a live stream. Also, Activision said they would not add microtransactions in this game back in E3, but recent news say that Activision will be adding microtransactions. Will this ruin the game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah picked up the new Fire Emblem game, and explains who are the new houses. Stetson University releases study if video game characters impacts the way we see our own bodies. Plus, What Up With Your Girl is back. In spirit of upciming EVO, we hit up.some facts about Street Fighter's Chun-Li. What are favorites memories of Chun-Li? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent news of the murder of a young woman has Christine and Sarah concerned. They share safety tips for women, girls, and men, and experiences and mistakes of their own. Plus, Disney live action movies are on the rise, but does Sarah know her Disney movie video games? Can you guess which Disney movie has a video game and which doesn't? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All week, Checkpoint XP has been asking their guests about the infamous bathwater, but what does Christine and Sarah think of it? Does it really push back females? Plus, find out how video games impacted their relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Witcher and Final Fantasy will have live action series on Netflix, but is Christine and Sarah ready for it? Is this a good move? Plus, why do we have What's She Wearing segments? We discuss an article from BBC that helps explain it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talent Director for Stream Arizona, Vlvtnghtmre, joins Christine and Sarah. She tells her takeaway from being once a target of toxicity. Dr. Disrespect is back on Twitch, and political figure Bernie Sanders joins Twitch as well. Plus, a double whammy of What Up With Ya Girl and What's She Wearing of a character from one of girls' favorite game series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tifa of Final Fantasy 7 starts a boob controversy in the gaming world. So, is sex appeal okay in games? Plus, Keanu Reeves made his debut at E3 for Cyberpunk 2077. Christine and Sarah go over some celebrities that are in video games and discuss if celebrities are needed in games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was there enough female representation at E3 2019? Christine and Sarah recaps the games of E3. Sarah also gives her grades on the press conferences and Christine tells a little bit of her experiences in Los Angeles. Plus, Riot Games is under state investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With female oriented esports tournaments popping up, such as the Girl Gamer Festival, is the term "Girl Gamer" really necessary? Plus, Christine and Sarah discuss if there is enough female representation at E3 and in video games announced at E3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E3 2019 is around the corner. Christine and Sarah share what they are anticipating for. Gaming disorder will be officially classified with the World Health Organization. Sarah provides a little insight of what it means. Plus, What Up With Your Girl is back, featuring Ellie of The Last of Us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breanne Harrison Pollock and Rachel Feinberg, founders of esports clothing company Ateyo, discuss their inspirations and journey into esports fashion, and their future path for Ateyo. Christine and Sarah talk about the DreamHack Valencia and responses about sexism. Plus, What's She Wearing comes back with Final Fantasy XIII main character Lightning, and her stint at high fashion!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What kind of gaming enthusiast are you? Christine quizzes Sarah, and find out where we are as gamer enthusiasts. Plus, women in esports are being recognized in press, such as Geguri, the only female Overwatch League player, on TIME magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiquita Evans, the first woman drafted into NBA 2K League, gives a glimpse of her days with the Warrior Gaming Squad and gives advice for aspiring girl gamers. Christine and Sarah go over the latest PlayStation's State of the Play, Ateyo's Ariane Grande's parody music video, and share stories about their moms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonic the Hedgehog live action movie trailer has been released, and it was met with distaste. Christine and Sarah reminisce the lineage of video game movies and what was their favorites. Also, the girls reveal what bugs them the most about the recent Ronda Rousey opinion pieces on the net. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent Persona 5 news has Sarah in a love and hate relationship. Christine and Sarah discuss the push of females in movies and if it is necessary. Plus, are female video game characters getting uglier? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear about all female tournaments in Europe and Asia, but why aren't there any in the U.S.? What Up With Ya Girl is back and Yuna from Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 is highlighted due to the release of the remastered games on the Nintendo Switch and XBox One.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avi of She Heals I Tank podcast guest hosts with Christine and Sarah, giving us a glimpse of the Final Fantasy XIV community. The girls share their thoughts on how to support other girl gamers, and go over this week's gaming news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of a possible female character in Persona 5 Royal gets Sarah ranting, but why? Christine and Sarah also breaks down what is a Real Gamer. Plus, Christine falls for an April Fools item. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine and Sarah bring more news of summer gaming camps for girls, and PAX East games and WonderCon announcements. Borderlands 3 is coming! Plus, a tweet brought up a good discussion of Women in Gaming versus Women on Gaming Panels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.