True Avatars - A Queer Video Game Podcast

Zoey Wyeld
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Queer voices in gaming deserve to be amplified, now more than ever. True Avatars focuses on many different facets of gaming through a 2SLGBTQIA+ lens, and features current news, industry interviews, and fun yet thought-provoking discussions. Produced and hosted by Zoey Wyeld (she/her), a transgender woman and queer gamer.

  1. Ep. 73 - Pokémon turns 30, which means we’re old!

    MAR 4

    Ep. 73 - Pokémon turns 30, which means we’re old!

    Sorry for the late episode this week, True Avatars! I am traveling again but there is a lot of queer game stuff happening these days, thankfully. This week’s headlines include Stardew Valley’s 10th anniversary (with new marriage candidates), Overwatch has a new (mobile) spin-off, Until Then has DLC (with trans rep), Wolverine has a release date, eSports are coming to the Gay Games, and a pretty big update about the Discord age verification scandal. Pokémon just reached its 30th anniversary and they had tons of news to share in their Direct-style live stream. Amy-Lynn and Nicole are back to discuss it all, including the new games: Winds and Waves!   00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:21 - News 00:35:17 - Pokémon Turns 30 and Announces Winds and Waves   This Pokémon segment was recorded on Feb 27 2026 and the news segment was recorded on March 2 2026.   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Guests: Amy-Lynn: https://www.instagram.com/amethystlylac Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicoletyngs   Sources: https://fortune.com/2026/02/24/discord-peter-thiel-backed-persona-identity-verification-breach/ https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/discord-delays-its-global-age-verification-rollout-and-cuts-ties-with-peter-thiel-backed-verification-vendor-after-upsetting-almost-everyone-on-earth-weve-made-mistakes/ https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24244645/development-update-overwatch-rush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geiTg6Z7w3A https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-finally-confirms-marvels-wolverine-release-date-and-its-coming-before-gta6/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7GI-k5Gqnw https://cogconnected.com/2026/02/until-then-is-getting-the-afterimages-dlc-later-this-year/ https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/uk-retailer-game-closes-all-standalone-stores-as-it-enters-administration https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-27/sony-s-bluepoint-pitched-bloodborne-remake-before-closure?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3MjIyMjY3OSwiZXhwIjoxNzcyODI3NDc5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQjRWUTJLR0NURlowMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.s6maZIveh-F152mZBWUNjPFeE0Lm7AFRegwaizQvVlA&leadSource=uverify%20wall https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/eas-skate-studio-confirms-layoffs-as-it-moves-to-better-support-the-games-long-term-future/ https://www.gamefile.news/p/tencent-timi-montreal-closed https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/games-media-set-for-more-layoffs-as-ign-owned-eurogamer-cuts-editorial-staff/ https://checkpointgaming.net/news/2026/02/valve-sued-by-new-york-attorney-general-for-promoting-illegal-gambling/ https://bsky.app/profile/kemowoomy.bsky.social/post/3mfqenszzxk2l https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-sues-game-developer-promoting-illegal-gambling-through https://gaymingmag.com/2026/02/gg-valencia-the-gay-games-welcomes-esports-to-the-quadrennial-event-for-the-first-time/ https://www.gaygames.org/ https://www.ign.com/articles/saudi-owned-rts-takes-full-ownership-of-evo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh2WcRJOVPU https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/see-the-new-trailer-for-pokemon-winds-and-pokemon-waves-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2 https://x.com/SerebiiNet/status/2027436478591103269?s=20 https://serebii.net/news/2026/27-February-2026.shtml https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/pokemon-pokopia/

    1h 45m
  2. Ep 72.5 - BONUS - These games want you to examine your mental health!

    FEB 26 ·  BONUS

    Ep 72.5 - BONUS - These games want you to examine your mental health!

    Steam Next Fest is back and Ekamy, Cleo, and I checked out 6 (or more…?) very exciting queer game demos!   00:00:00 - Intro and What We’ve Been Eating 00:04:36 - Fishbowl 00:12:40 - Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery 00:18:27 - Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts 00:24:04 - I'm Making a Monster 00:35:02 - The Witch's Bakery 00:45:06 - 1348 Ex Voto 00:53:15 - The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish   This episode was recorded on February 25 2026.   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Guests: Ekamy: https://www.twitch.tv/ekamy Cleo: https://www.instagram.com/cleostrophobia   Demos: Fishbowl: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1638070/Fishbowl/ Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945150/Feline_Forensics_and_the_Meowseum_Mystery/ Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3119540/Scriptorium_Master_of_Manuscripts/ I'm Making a Monster: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4047160/Im_Making_a_Monster/ The Witch's Bakery: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2967950/The_Witchs_Bakery/ 1348 Ex Voto: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1895900/1348_Ex_Voto/ The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3172760/The_Wide_Open_Sky_is_Running_out_of_Catfish/ All Will Rise: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3165340/All_Will_Rise/ Moorage: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4178140/Moorage/

    1h 4m
  3. Ep. 72 - Is it time to cut the Discord?

    FEB 23

    Ep. 72 - Is it time to cut the Discord?

    It’s an episode jam-packed full of controversy, drama, and discourse! Where to begin? Well, there’s lots of good news! Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is already in full swing, Sonic 4 has found its Amy voice, and This Bed We Made is getting a sequel. But there were more layoffs, AI is gaining ground in the games industry, and the RAM shortage impacts are felt even more. And what else could go wrong? Since you asked, Yakuza Kiwami 3 removed a pro-trans storyline… In the second half, I’m joined by Devona to discuss the Discord age verification news. What does it all mean? How worried should we be? Is there even a good alternative?   00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:41 - What We’ve Been Playing 00:11:56 - News 00:53:14 - Discord Age Verification Controversy 01:38:06 - Queer Game of the Week: Monster Prom   The news segment was recorded on February 21 2026 and the Discord segment was recorded on February 22 2026..   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Guests: Devona: https://www.twitch.tv/heldevo   Sources: https://x.com/pokemon/status/2024757682851233891 https://x.com/pokemon/status/2024756120313807015 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sonic-4-kristen-bell-voice-amy-rose-1236508342/ https://comicbook.com/movies/news/jim-carreys-dr-robotnik-return-in-sonic-4-gets-a-major-update/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/yakuza-kiwami-3-dark-ties-review/ https://www.thegamer.com/yakuza-3-remastered-transphobic-sidequest-removed/ https://www.resetera.com/threads/yakuza-kiwami-3-cuts-the-original-games-trans-acceptance-substory-that-was-originally-removed-for-the-west-but-added-back-in-later-with-the-remaster.1430275/ https://www.reddit.com/r/yakuzagames/comments/1r0wgdn/people_focusing_on_the_removed_trans_substory/ https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/stardew-valleys-new-update-for-nintendo-switch-2-is-now-live https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/stardew-valley-creator-teases-two-more-marriage-candidates-for-update-1-7 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/bethesda-releases-skyrim-update-1-2-for-switch-2-includes-60hz-mode-and-much-more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Ga_cAccQg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoInIGhXHYY https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/blfga/index.html?modal=1 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/destiny-2-fans-face-long-wait-as-bungie-delays-and-overhauls-next-major-update/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/steam-deck-is-out-of-stock-in-the-us-as-valve-warns-of-intermittent-memory-and-storage-shortages/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-considering-holding-back-playstation-6-until-2028-or-2029-report-claims/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-xbox-shakeup-phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-resigns-microsoft-ai-boss-becomes-new-microsoft-gaming-ceo/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/numerous-video-game-company-share-prices-dropped-following-googles-project-genie-ai-rollout/ https://www.ign.com/articles/tunic-night-in-the-woods-publisher-says-tiktok-is-creating-and-running-racist-genai-ads-for-its-games-without-permission https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xcoms-jake-solomon-announces-his-new-studio-is-closing-reveals-now-cancelled-ai-driven-narrative-game/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/midsummer-studios/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-confirms-layoffs-at-toronto-studio-but-insists-splinter-cells-remake-is-still-coming/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/sony-is-shutting-down-the-playstation-studio-bluepoint?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3MTUyNzAyNiwiZXhwIjoxNzcyMTMxODI2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQVBZWlBLR0lGUFkwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.utABYnI4m_K6kqNqybZarBQ9T5WW_aWCH6NI3kt8Q64 https://kotaku.com/sony-email-bluepoint-hermen-hulst-studio-closing-why-2000671437 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAbyOXDwRXM https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/assassins-creed-shadows-claws-of-awaji-expansion-lands-switch-2-release-date Lost & Found: A This Bed We Made Story: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4333200/Lost__Found_A_This_Bed_We_Made_Story/ https://x.com/lowbirthgames/status/2024625302815518790 https://www.theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-out https://discord.com/press-releases/update-on-security-incident-involving-third-party-customer-service https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/oh-good-discords-age-verification-rollout-has-ties-to-palantir-co-founder-and-panopticon-architect-peter-thiel/ https://www.pcgamer.com/software/security/security-researchers-claim-persona-the-provider-behind-discords-uk-age-verification-experiment-performs-269-individual-verification-checks-on-user-data-including-those-for-terrorism-and-espionage/ https://mashable.com/article/age-verification-may-impede-on-adults-rights-study-suggests Ring Lost Dog Superbowl Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheUzrXsKrY https://www.reddit.com/r/discordapp/comments/1r05vkj/comment/o4j5nl1/?context=3 https://discord.com/press-releases/discord-launches-teen-by-default-settings-globally#age-assurance-clarification

    1h 48m
  4. Ep. 71 - The number of gaymes they just announced is… UNBEATABLE

    FEB 17

    Ep. 71 - The number of gaymes they just announced is… UNBEATABLE

    I took a week off from recording and during that time, there were so many queer game announcements that it’s gonna take me an hour to get through them all! We’ve got Final Fantasy, Diablo, Overwatch, Horizon, Hollow Knight, Oblivion, Fallout, and… Thomas the Tank Engine…?! In the second half, Cleo joins me for our long overdue discussion of the off-the-wall rhythm game UNBEATABLE. Was the game actually beatable after all? Cleo gives us all the details (including a dose of spoilers in the last 10 minutes)!   00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:51 - News 01:02:41 - UNBEATABLE 01:28:34 - SPOILERS for UNBEATABLE   The news segment was recorded on Feb 16 2026. The UNBEATABLE segment was recorded on January 28 2026.   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Guests: Cleo: https://www.instagram.com/cleostrophobia   Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/den-of-wolves-studio-10-chambers-confirms-large-number-of-layoffs-including-several-co-founders/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-graner-a37262114_alex-graners-resume-activity-7427480816940892161-hmDh/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/designer-claims-most-of-highguards-dev-team-have-been-laid-off-weeks-after-launch/ https://www.polygon.com/ubisoft-strike-workers-france-italy/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/overwatch-is-dropping-the-2-adding-10-new-heroes-and-coming-to-switch-2-in-major-revamp/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/we-agree-that-she-can-be-even-better-overwatch-director-vows-to-redesign-anran-following-player-and-voice-actor-backlash/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/france-gives-28-clair-obscur-developers-a-knighthood-and-says-video-games-have-reached-a-new-level-of-recognition/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/clair-obscur-expedition-33-wins-five-awards-at-the-d-i-c-e-awards-2026-including-game-of-the-year/ https://deadline.com/2026/02/baldurs-gate-3-tv-show-craig-mazin-hbo-1236710583/ https://deadline.com/2026/02/jason-momoa-helldivers-release-date-1236715868/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JubgL46Xkmk https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-and-guerrilla-announce-tactical-co-op-horizon-game-horizon-hunters-gathering/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Ym9SCKFpc https://www.teamcherry.com.au/blog/hollowknightupgraded https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Granblue-Fantasy-Relink-Endless-Ragnarok-3017587.html?srsltid=AfmBOorhQ3-uZMqM7eIViFQbSYBIcz5otAFbrhK6pxKj9UoBleVhUWBe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tnOYh_jIZ0 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3839790/Granblue_Fantasy_Relink__Endless_Ragnarok_Upgrade_Kit_Standard_Edition/ https://x.com/Borderlands/status/1970609156936868102 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGdFBim7nYY https://www.konami.com/games/darwins_paradox/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fromsoftware-owner-reiterates-duskbloods-is-still-coming-this-year-exclusive-to-nintendo-switch-2/ https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/psa-apex-legends-switch-version-shutting-down-this-august Diablo 30th Anniversary Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnAsWN-6hvw https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/diablo-2-gets-its-first-new-class-in-25-years-as-diablo-4-director-promises-players-will-freak-out-at-whats-coming/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/valve-confirms-steam-machine-price-and-release-details-have-been-delayed-by-exploding-component-prices/ Valve release date schedule (Valve time): https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time https://www.wondersofsodor.com/gb https://x.com/cartycinema/status/1880062136766067108?s=20

    1h 40m
  5. Ep. 70 - Tomodachi Life has become “Homodachi Life”

    FEB 2

    Ep. 70 - Tomodachi Life has become “Homodachi Life”

    Nintendo fulfilled its promise to include same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life, but they didn’t stop there! Just how queer is the new Nintendo wacky life-sim? We’ve got all the big gay details! Lloyd joins me for this episode in which we also discuss the first steps into our Celeste journeys, plus the news, and finally a discussion about generative AI in video games. Headlines include game developers reportedly *maybe* skipping the Game Developer Conference, a bold industry response to the Ubisoft layoffs/restructuring, and Scott Pilgrim EX has a release date. Please note that our connection was a bit weaker than usual so there is a bit of a delay between some of mine and Lloyd’s discussion. Sorry about that, True Avatars!   00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:06 - What We’ve Been Playing 00:38:18 - News (incl. Tomodachi Life) 01:15:49 - Generative AI in Video Games   This episode was recorded on January 30 2026.   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Guests: Lloyd: https://www.twitch.tv/lloyd_lloydster   Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_0kl1WiSPg https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/71317/ https://gamerant.com/gdc-2026-ice-concerns-us-safety-fears-dev-comments/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-organiser-says-it-hasnt-seen-cancellations-from-overseas-visitors-attendance-tracking-in-line-with-expectations https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-proposes-to-cut-18-of-workforce-at-france-headquarters-as-part-of-major-reset-plan/ https://insider-gaming.com/ubisoft-employee-suspension/ https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-it-s-time-for-real-accountability-ubisoft-unions-call-international-strike?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3mdgfmwvhtf2y https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/scott-pilgrim-ex-brings-more-beat-em-up-action-to-switch-in-march https://www.polygon.com/gaming/604420/scott-pilgrim-ex-new-game-release/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simoncarless_interestingly-pc-video-game-platform-steam-activity-7417944215675908096-OGNg/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/valve-has-significantly-rewritten-steams-rules-for-how-developers-much-disclose-ai-use/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/google-rolls-out-prototype-of-project-genie-an-ai-tool-which-generates-playable-worlds/ https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-centers-and-water-consumption https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence-types https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/computer-vision

    1h 48m
  6. Ep. 69 - Fable is Strange in 1348

    JAN 26

    Ep. 69 - Fable is Strange in 1348

    Hosting solo again and covering a big week of queer game reveals: Life is Strange: Reunion, 1348 Ex Voto, and possibly even Fable. There was a bunch of Mario news (including trans reps in the new movie), Warframe is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 very soon, the PS6 might be delayed, Ubisoft is laying off even more people, and so much more!   00:00:00 - Intro and What We’ve Been Playing 00:03:17 - What I’ve Been Playing 00:10:41 - News   Mild spoilers for the ending of Life is Strange: Double Exposure   This episode was recorded on January 25 2026.   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Sources: https://youtu.be/b2eHeCKYHJc?t=1806 https://www.youtube.com/live/hXn6bvU1Kh4 https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/fables-evil-landlords-wont-grow-devil-horns-as-reboot-ditches-classic-character-morphing-due-to-a-lack-of-belief-in-objective-arseholery https://1348exvoto.com/ https://x.com/1348ExVoto/status/2014714742108024903?s=20 https://www.gematsu.com/2026/01/1348-ex-voto-launches-march-12-for-ps5-and-pc-xbox-series-version-canceled https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-cancels-6-projects-including-prince-of-persia-sands-of-time-remake-closes-2-studios-and-confirms-further-layoffs-in-major-company-restructure https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubisoft-stockholm/ https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/1qk6qd6/rumor_sandstoneinsights_analysis_sony_expects_the/?share_id=jwMnzRpiBdD8gCbT0PdXG&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 https://www.digitalextremes.com/news/january-warframe-devstream-highlights https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/free-update-for-mario-kart-world-lets-you-race-as-a-team-in-knockout-tour/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVB3hZoOF0A https://youtu.be/yP5RGz_CRFM https://x.com/USJ_Official/status/2014203076266348758

    56 min
  7. Ep. 68 - The Lesbian Plot Twist

    JAN 19

    Ep. 68 - The Lesbian Plot Twist

    Ekamy and I dive into the strange queer game phenomenon: the Lesbian Plot Twist™. Isn’t it a little odd that so many gaymes prefer a mid-game “she’s actually a lesbian” surprise? Spoilers abound (see below). We also discuss the news (including updates on the Life is Strange 5 and Sims 4 leaks, some queer games are being delisted, layoffs, and anniversaries), what we’ve been playing, and Queer Game of the Week!   00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:06 - What We’ve Been Playing 00:16:40 - News 00:47:37 - The Lesbian Plot Twist 01:23:58 - Queer Game of the Week: Of the Devil   SPOILER WARNING: Gone Home, Unpacking, This Bed We Made, The Last of Us Part I - Left Behind DLC, Life is Strange 1, Lock & Key, A Normal Lost Phone, Another Lost Phone, Tacoma   This episode was recorded on January 18 2026.   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Guests: Ekamy: https://www.twitch.tv/ekamy   Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2eHeCKYHJc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rsi1cN3O48 https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/the-values-that-shape-the-sims https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-sims-studio-says-its-values-are-unchanged-including-inclusivity-as-eas-saudi-takeover-progresses/ https://x.com/accidentalq/status/1998069196224385420 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/meta-has-closed-several-studios-including-splosion-man-studio-twisted-pixel-and-asgard-wraths-sanzaru-games/ https://aftermath.site/meta-layoffs-camouflaj-batman-arkham-shadow/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-hits-the-division-and-avatar-studio-massive-entertainment-with-layoffs/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-shuttering-freshly-unionised-halifax-studio-71-jobs-affected https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendos-share-price-has-dropped-33-in-the-last-five-months-in-japan/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4le852wgeo https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-announces-sonic-35th-anniversary-plans-to-celebrate-sonics-legacy/

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  8. Ep. 67 - Life is Strange 5 just LEAKED …and Chloe is back?!

    JAN 12

    Ep. 67 - Life is Strange 5 just LEAKED …and Chloe is back?!

    I said I wasn’t gonna record a new episode this week, and then the Life is Strange: Reunion leak was just far too juicy to ignore. So I took the opportunity to also cover some older news stories I missed during December. This week is a little shorter because it’s just me and it’s only the headlines. Other news includes Netflix buying Warner Bros and significantly undervaluing its games division, Fortnite is collaborating with She Who Must Not Be Named to offer Harry Potter cosmetics, more video game adaptations are coming to the big and small screens, and Sims 4 might have a new expansion coming soon. PLUS, if you somehow missed it, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – remember that indie darling? – got DISQUALIFIED from winning one of its many Game of the Year awards (and that same awards show snubbed most of its queer nominees).   00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:42 - News   SPOILERS for the ending of Life is Strange and mild spoilers for ending of Life is Strange: Double Exposure   This episode was recorded on January 10 2026.   Follow True Avatars: Official website: https://trueavatarspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueAvatars Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/trueavatars.bsky.social Twitter: https://x.com/TrueAvatars Threads: https://www.threads.com/@trueavatars/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@true.avatars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueavatars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569951551559   Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-rating-has-leaked-an-unannounced-life-is-strange-sequel-with-strong-language-and-drug-use/ https://www.gematsu.com/2017/09/esrb-rates-grand-theft-auto-liberty-city-stories-vice-city-stories-max-payne-2-midnight-club-3-ps4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/s/FiwgBXORSD https://x.com/NateTheHate2/status/2009691766191165501 https://larian.com/news/divinity-original-sin-2-is-now-available-on-switch-2-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-s_147 https://productionlist.com/filming-may-frederick-e-o-toye-direct-upcoming-series-fallout-season-3-santa-clarita-ca-united-states/ https://www.inverse.com/gaming/fallout-season-2-jonathan-nolan-interview-phil-spencer-xbox https://screenrant.com/fallout-season-2-filming-wrap-ella-purnell-bts-photo/ https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sonic-spinoff-movie-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-live-action-film-2028-release-dates-1236596459/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/helldivers-movie-justin-lin-sony-1236438370/ https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/01/toby-fox-shares-development-update-on-deltarune-chapter-5 https://twistedvoxel.com/stardew-valley-shadow-drops-on-switch-2-with-free-upgrade/ https://x.com/concernedape/status/2006079498849247743 https://x.com/ConcernedApe/status/2006086790311272546 https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/12/fortnite-dragged-for-collaboration-with-jk-rowling-after-canceling-pride-celebration/ https://kotaku.com/netflix-warner-bros-games-batman-harry-potter-deal-2000651695 https://www.indiegameawards.gg/ https://insider-gaming.com/indie-game-awards-disqualifies-clair-obscur-expedition-33-gen-ai/ https://www.reddit.com/r/expedition33/comments/1prr5f6/sandfall_clarifications_about_their_use_of_genai/ (post was removed a day after I double checked it, but the paywalled source from the reddit user is the next URL) https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-19/the-low-cost-creative-revolution-how-technology-is-making-art-accessible-to-everyone.html https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-head-infinity-ward-co-founder-and-respawn-ceo-vince-zampella-has-died/ https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/08/xbox-developer-direct-2026/ https://simstime.net/2026/01/04/confirmado-the-sims-4-legado-realeza-e-a-proxima-expansao/

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Queer voices in gaming deserve to be amplified, now more than ever. True Avatars focuses on many different facets of gaming through a 2SLGBTQIA+ lens, and features current news, industry interviews, and fun yet thought-provoking discussions. Produced and hosted by Zoey Wyeld (she/her), a transgender woman and queer gamer.

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