Bargain Bin Gaymers

Do you enjoy owning the things you pay for? Sony has other plans. This week Davey and Mitch dig into the biggest shake up gaming has seen in years: Sony announcing that physical disc production for all new PlayStation games ends from January 2028, GTA 6 launching in November with no disc at all (that pre order box you paid up to $159.95 AUD for contains a download code and a dream), and the PS3 an...

To round off Pride Month, Davey and Mitch get personal with an episode close to both their hearts: their favourite queer characters in gaming. From the ones that helped them figure themselves out to the queer-coded icons hiding in plain sight, this is a warm, funny, and genuinely reflective celebration of LGBTQIA+ representation in games. Characters we celebrate: Dorian, Sera and Krem from Dragon...

Happy Pride Month, gaymers! Davey and Mitch are reunited (and both a little under the weather) for a proper Pride Month catch-up, complete with a Northside-Mitch makeover, a heartfelt chat about what Pride means in 2026, and a mountain of gaming goodness. In this episode: What we're playing: the Batman Arkham trilogy, Lego Batman, Pokémon Black 2, Assassin's Creed Shadows and a nostalgic Star Fox...

Mitch is back from the moving boxes (now officially a Fitzroy/Collingwood gay) and reunited with Davey for a proper catch-up, a Summer Game Fest debrief, and a full reaction to the 2026 Gayming Awards. Fresh off last week's solo interview with Gayming founder Robin Gray, the boys react to the winners of queer gaming's biggest night, brought to you by World of Wonder, hosted by Erica Ishii and Drag...

Mitch is moving house, so Davey is flying solo this week with a guest who needs no introduction in queer gaming circles: Robin Gray, co-founder of Gray Jones Media and the founder of Gayming Magazine, the world's leading LGBTQIA+ video game publication, reaching over a million readers a month. Recorded on a Friday morning Robin's time with the Gayming Awards just around the corner, this is a wide-...

Two husbands. One Nintendo-themed game room. 25,000 Instagram followers. And it all started with a first date on Animal Crossing during the COVID lockdown. This week, Davey and Mitch are joined by Connor and Nic, the couple behind @iconnicgames — the wholesome corner of gaymer Instagram everyone's been forwarding to their partners — from across the ocean. The boys swap origin stories, gaming room...

Australia's most iconic LGBTQIA+ gaming radio show turns 12, and we got its co-host to tell us the whole story. Elliot from Checkpoint Gaming on Joy 94.9 joins Davey and Mitch at the Bulldog to share the origin story, the standout moments, and what 12 years of putting queer voices at the centre of gaming actually means. Checkpoint Gaming pioneered queer gaming media in Australia, and this is the s...

Mitch is in his element this week as Bargain Bin Gaymers dives deep into Pokémon Champions — Nintendo's brand new free-to-play competitive battler. With a lifetime of competitive Pokémon behind him, Mitch brings the expert take while Davey plays devil's advocate, putting the community's biggest criticisms to the test. They cover everything you need to know before you download: What Pokémon Champio...

What actually makes a game a bargain? Davey and Mitch are fresh off their appearance on 94.9's Checkpoint Gaming — Melbourne's LGBTQIA+ community radio show — and it got them thinking about the very roots of Bargain Bin Gaymers: gaming on a budget. In this episode, the boys break down every tier of game bargain hunting, from full-price AAA releases to 95% off Steam sales, and debate whether the pr...

Is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie worth full cinema ticket prices — or is it a wait-for-streaming job? Davey and Mitch, your resident queer gaming critics, blast off into Nintendo's latest animated film to give you the honest verdict. In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, the boys break down the Super Mario Galaxy Movie's visuals, story, character moments, and nostalgia factor — with a special foc...

Pokémon is officially turning 30 — and Gen 10 is on the way. In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey and Mitch break down everything revealed at Pokémon Presents 2026, including the 30th anniversary celebrations and the first details on the Generation 10 Pokémon games launching in 2027. As the show’s resident Pokémon super fan, Mitch dives deep into what the announcements could mean for the...

Adaptory is finally here, and we got to sit down with the developer who made it happen. Davey and Mitch reunite with Jevon Wright (she/her), the solo developer behind Stormcloak Games, to celebrate the Steam Early Access launch of Adaptory: a cozy base-building colony sim inspired by Oxygen Not Included, RimWorld, and Dwarf Fortress. In this episode, Jevon shares the full journey: four years of de...

Davey and Mitch head to the movies to revisit one of the earliest video game film adaptations, Mortal Kombat (1995). Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr Support the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrument...

NOTE: This episode has sections that are catered to the YouTube version of the podcast. You find it hee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqogYMLafo Davey and Mitch chill on the couch and watch the 2025 Game Awards, whilst skipping most of it.  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr Support the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous...

Our regular YAPisode where we discuss what we have been playing, queer culture, and pop culture news. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr Support the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing...

Every now and then we steer off gaming into other queer topics, and what is more queer than a Lady Gaga concert? After 10 years, she returned to Australia, and we just had to yap about it.  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr Support the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our hear...

In this episode of the Bargain Bing Gaymers podcast, hosts Mitch and Davey welcome Seth, the community manager for Vanguard Exiles, a game designed by Richard Garfield. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Australian-developed game, detailing its unique elements and the team's collaborative spirit.  Early Access Steam Store Page :  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2745490/Vang...

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr Support the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network! Mei M MischiefCait G. Haukur Guðmundsson Joe Saporito Martin Marigomen Jax Daniel Evans...

Davey and Mitch bring you their full recap of PAX Australia 2025. Featuring multiple live interviews with indie devs from the expo floor.  Links to the games covered in this episode: Memory's Reach Adaptory How Was Your Day Middle Management and check out CODE!  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr Support the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possibl...

Davey and Mitch sit down to review the new Game Boy Color game, Gas Station Story. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr Support the network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network! Mei M...

Davey and Mitch review a lesser-known gay visual novel created by a single individual. Join the boys as they chat to author turned self-trained visual novel developer, Jax.  This episode was a lesson in not judging a book by its cover, the power of storytelling, and the use of AI art in independently developed titles.  CHECK OUT SOUNDS OF SUMMER THUNDER SUPPORT THE BQN PODCAST NETWORK ON PATREON T...

Davey and Mitch are back for LET'S YAP, September 2025. Join the boys as they do a round up of all things gaming, popculture, and queerness.  JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SUPPORT THE BQN PODCAST NETWORK ON PATREON This podcast is produced and edited by DOUBLE T MEDIA.  Our Associate Producers are Sam Johnson and Mei M. BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We...

Join Davey, guest host Jake, and Triana Butler as they dive headfirst into the  world of esports! Triana spills the tea on their unexpected rise as a championship team’s secret weapon, sharing wild stories from behind the scenes and what it’s like to be a walking good luck charm. FOLLOW TRIANA ON INSTAGRAM JOIN OUR NEW DISCORD SUPPORT THE BQN PODCAST NETWORK ON PATREON This podcast is produced and...

Davey and Jake sit down with Matt Frequencies, a Melbourne-based DJ known for his unique fusion of video game music and EDM. With a history rooted in the melodies of classic games like Sonic and Starcraft, Matt shares his journey from being a loner with an ear for gaming tunes to becoming a sought-after DJ in the Melbourne music scene. He reflects on the tragic loss of his brother and how it furth...

On this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Mitch and Davey welcome indie developers Tex and Niosis to chat about their enchanting game Key Fairy. It's a folkloric, pacifist bullet hell with hand-drawn art, a non-violent twist, and a whole lot of charm. They explore the game's unique art style, the challenge of designing intense yet peaceful gameplay, and how they made it accessible for all kinds of p...