Gay for Play: A Video Game Podcast

Greetings traveler! Rest by the campfire and look up at the stars with us for a bit, won’t you? This week, we launch into orbit and talk about Outer Wilds , an open-world space exploration game where the only objective is to follow your own curiosity as you unravel the secrets of a little alien solar system that has "met with a terrible fate, hasn't it?" We chat about alien gender i...

There is no escape y’all; we’re finally here to talk about a game we’ve been obsessed with for months: HADES by Supergiant Games! We tackle this roguelike action RPG by talking about our *supergiant* crushes on these hot Greek gods, portrayals of queerness in Greek mythology & how it’s represented in this game, and explore why this super addicting game took a spot as one of our 2020 Games of t...

Howdy farmers, we're BACK with our first episode of 2021!! This week, we're joined by our dear friend, Aurelia Grierson (they/them), here to chat with us about the holidays, virtual theatre-making, and Stardew Valley ! This beloved Harvest Moon- inspired farming simulator has captured our hearts & cemented itself as one of the most prolific indie games of the past decade. ...Sure, it...

As Nina Bo'nina Brown once said, "Well, it’s over!" Happy New Year y’all. Before we skedaddle on out of 2020 and never look back, Laurence and Eric sit down and talk about their favorite (and gayest) video games they played this year! (turns out there were a lot of good ones this year, despite... you know, * gestures broadly *) Join us as we discuss our honorable mentions, our favor...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays dear listeners! This week, in lieu of a regular episode, we've got a special holiday surprise for you! We sit down with the dashing Grant Leucke (@grantstabletopworkshop) to chat about his 3D-Printing/Tabletop Miniature business, and we announce a giveaway***  of 3 of his gorgeous mini-figures! We wanted to give y'all a little thank-you present for all...

Whew y'all, this week is a BIG one! We're discussing one of our favorite games of the year: Final Fantasy VII Remake -- a massive, ambitious RPG that endeavors to recreate one of the most beloved video games of all time.  We talk about the game's beautiful world, music, and characters, how it reckons with it's own dated & problematic past (looking at YOU, HoneyBee Inn), Clo...

This week, Laurence & Eric share their thoughts on Gone Home !  One of the most beloved indie games of the last decade, this 2013 “walking simulator” made waves across the gaming world by revolutionizing how stories in games are told, what *kind* of stories games dare to tell, and how it helped legitimize an entire genre of video games in the process.  We discuss Gone Home ’s lovely queer comi...

This week Eric & Laurence invite you to grab your skateboards & tarot cards and take a journey with us across the cosmos as they discuss the 2019 indie darling, SAYONARA WILD HEARTS! We discuss everything from the game's psychedelic (& very queer) visuals, its heartwarming narrative, how the game works as a "video game pop album", and why The Gays love pop music so much!...

Our intrepid gaymers, Eric and Laurence, take you on a tour of all that is good and gay in the world of Animal Crossing on what is this, our pilot episode from way back in May!  FIND US! Eric Solis: Instagram @eric_of_the_sun Twitter @eric_of_the_sun Laurence Turner-Cordova: Instagram @afroman76 Twitter @afroman76   Intro and outro music by Connor Marsh ( @connorjmarshmallow ) Show art by Nick Ada...

Laurence and Eric give you, the listener, a rousing introduction to ourselves, the podcast, and two special games that they consider foundational to their identity as queer gamers. All that, plus lots more on the inaugural episode of Gay For Play! FIND US! Eric Solis: Instagram @eric_of_the_sun Twitter @eric_of_the_sun Laurence Turner-Cordova: Instagram @afroman76 Twitter @afroman76   Intro and ou...