True Avatars - A Queer Video Game Podcast
@trueavatars.bsky.social
Video game podcast featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ stories, news, and guests. New episode every Monday, wherever you get your podcasts!
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True Avatars - A Queer Video Game Podcast
Queer voices in gaming deserve to be amplified, and heard by more people. This podcast focuses on many different facets of gaming, with a lean towards 2SLGBTQIA+ segments, guests, and news. Hosted by ...
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do you like queer video games?
do you want to hear all the latest news, discussions, and interviews on queer video games?
True Avatars has an entire backlog of weekly episodes (and bonus eps!) AVAILABLE NOW🥰🏳️🌈
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do you want to hear all the latest news, discussions, and interviews on queer video games?
True Avatars has an entire backlog of weekly episodes (and bonus eps!) AVAILABLE NOW🥰🏳️🌈
Listen below, or wherever you get your podcasts:
trueavatarspodcast.com
I take one week off and shit hits the fan?
February 12, 2026 at 4:38 AM
I take one week off and shit hits the fan?
hi True Avatars!!
no new episode this week but I’ll hopefully be back next week with a breakdown of the Nintendo Direct and possible PlayStation State of Gay
(oh, and finally Cleo and I will discuss Unbeatable — which is somehow beatable apparently??)
🥰🏳️🌈🫶
no new episode this week but I’ll hopefully be back next week with a breakdown of the Nintendo Direct and possible PlayStation State of Gay
(oh, and finally Cleo and I will discuss Unbeatable — which is somehow beatable apparently??)
🥰🏳️🌈🫶
February 8, 2026 at 10:41 AM
hi True Avatars!!
no new episode this week but I’ll hopefully be back next week with a breakdown of the Nintendo Direct and possible PlayStation State of Gay
(oh, and finally Cleo and I will discuss Unbeatable — which is somehow beatable apparently??)
🥰🏳️🌈🫶
no new episode this week but I’ll hopefully be back next week with a breakdown of the Nintendo Direct and possible PlayStation State of Gay
(oh, and finally Cleo and I will discuss Unbeatable — which is somehow beatable apparently??)
🥰🏳️🌈🫶
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Real diversity doesn't have an expiration date. 🗓️ The Industry Diversity Award celebrates the organizations that stayed committed to the community long after the June logos changed back. Which teams did the actual work in 2025? 🏢 Submit your picks at the link in bio. 📢
February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Real diversity doesn't have an expiration date. 🗓️ The Industry Diversity Award celebrates the organizations that stayed committed to the community long after the June logos changed back. Which teams did the actual work in 2025? 🏢 Submit your picks at the link in bio. 📢
Nintendo fulfilled their decade-old promise and turned Tomodachi Life into HOMOdachi Life!
feat. @lloydlloydster.bsky.social !
Video version HERE (other platforms in 🧵):
youtu.be/eLDzLW1BNUw
feat. @lloydlloydster.bsky.social !
Video version HERE (other platforms in 🧵):
youtu.be/eLDzLW1BNUw
Tomodachi Life has become “Homodachi Life” (Ep. 70)
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February 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Nintendo fulfilled their decade-old promise and turned Tomodachi Life into HOMOdachi Life!
feat. @lloydlloydster.bsky.social !
Video version HERE (other platforms in 🧵):
youtu.be/eLDzLW1BNUw
feat. @lloydlloydster.bsky.social !
Video version HERE (other platforms in 🧵):
youtu.be/eLDzLW1BNUw
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Esports is evolving thanks to the pioneers making the arena inclusive for everyone. 🎮 The Best LGBTQ+ Contribution to Esports Award, sponsored by Valencia Gay Games 2026, honors those championing diversity in the pro scene. Nominations are open at the link in our bio! 🗳️ ✨
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Esports is evolving thanks to the pioneers making the arena inclusive for everyone. 🎮 The Best LGBTQ+ Contribution to Esports Award, sponsored by Valencia Gay Games 2026, honors those championing diversity in the pro scene. Nominations are open at the link in our bio! 🗳️ ✨
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Have you ever wanted to have a physical release for your video game, but don't think you have the budget to do it? Do you love physical media, and want to hold the game you worked so hard on in your hands?
YOU should read my free zine about DIY physical releases!
priro.itch.io/holdingthebaby
YOU should read my free zine about DIY physical releases!
priro.itch.io/holdingthebaby
January 30, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Have you ever wanted to have a physical release for your video game, but don't think you have the budget to do it? Do you love physical media, and want to hold the game you worked so hard on in your hands?
YOU should read my free zine about DIY physical releases!
priro.itch.io/holdingthebaby
YOU should read my free zine about DIY physical releases!
priro.itch.io/holdingthebaby
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January 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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‘It certainly seems that way’: Season 3 of The Last of Us could be its last, HBO's boss has hinted.
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‘It certainly seems that way’: Season 3 of The Last of Us could be its last, HBO boss hints | VGC
HBO’s boss says ‘it seems’ The Last of Us will end with Season 3…
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January 31, 2026 at 12:15 PM
‘It certainly seems that way’: Season 3 of The Last of Us could be its last, HBO's boss has hinted.
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Combining high-energy musical battles with engaging RPG and adventure elements, Steel Century Groove is a poppy, high-energy, good time with awesome queer rep! 🌈🎵
Read our review: buff.ly/u8kwjgw 🥰
Read our review: buff.ly/u8kwjgw 🥰
Review: Steel Century Groove - Gayming Magazine
Steel Century Groove is a vibrant new rhythm game that blends high-energy musical battles with RPG, adventure and LGBTQ+ elements.
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Combining high-energy musical battles with engaging RPG and adventure elements, Steel Century Groove is a poppy, high-energy, good time with awesome queer rep! 🌈🎵
Read our review: buff.ly/u8kwjgw 🥰
Read our review: buff.ly/u8kwjgw 🥰
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PSA: Apex Legends Switch Version Shutting Down This August. (Repost)
PSA: Apex Legends Switch Version Shutting Down This August
Nintendo fans can continue playing on Switch 2
www.nintendolife.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
PSA: Apex Legends Switch Version Shutting Down This August. (Repost)
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New Month = New Games! 🎮✨ February is serving everything from high-pressure street food sims to sapphic horror mysteries. 🏳️🌈 Click here to see the indie games @miladyconfetti.bsky.social wants you to check out: buff.ly/RLuiwCo 🥰
#IndieGames #Gaymer #CozyGames #Gaming2026
#IndieGames #Gaymer #CozyGames #Gaming2026
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
New Month = New Games! 🎮✨ February is serving everything from high-pressure street food sims to sapphic horror mysteries. 🏳️🌈 Click here to see the indie games @miladyconfetti.bsky.social wants you to check out: buff.ly/RLuiwCo 🥰
#IndieGames #Gaymer #CozyGames #Gaming2026
#IndieGames #Gaymer #CozyGames #Gaming2026
Tomodachi Life price reveal:
$85 CAD / $60 USD
$85 CAD / $60 USD
January 29, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Tomodachi Life price reveal:
$85 CAD / $60 USD
$85 CAD / $60 USD
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Nintendo put the pronouns in the bio. Woke 2.0 has begun.
January 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Nintendo put the pronouns in the bio. Woke 2.0 has begun.
news outlets are required to be woke today, as punishment for ignoring the Ubisoft strike yesterday
Nintendo has confirmed it will feature a diverse range of options for your character's gender, voice and dating preferences in upcoming Switch social sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, after a prev... https://bit.ly/4t7VWQ4
January 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM
news outlets are required to be woke today, as punishment for ignoring the Ubisoft strike yesterday
looks like Nintendo course corrected and may have (somewhat) saved physical media for another generation of games
now we just need AAA publishers to start using these smaller cartridges
now we just need AAA publishers to start using these smaller cartridges
MIO: Memories In Orbit Switch 2 version is confirmed on cart - Switch 2/Switch/PS5 preorder ($29.99):
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Best Buy buff.ly/hVIhqKw
VGP buff.ly/TAfJnn4
PNP buff.ly/UrLhGY6 #ad
January 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM
looks like Nintendo course corrected and may have (somewhat) saved physical media for another generation of games
now we just need AAA publishers to start using these smaller cartridges
now we just need AAA publishers to start using these smaller cartridges
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Tomodachi Life stream going great so far
January 29, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Tomodachi Life stream going great so far
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Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Will Allow Same-Sex Relationships & Non-Binary Miis.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Will Allow Same-Sex Relationships & Non-Binary Miis
Finally fulfilling the "more inclusive" promise
www.nintendolife.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Will Allow Same-Sex Relationships & Non-Binary Miis.
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no but for real "Nonbinary" is CRAZY for Nintendo
no "other", no quirky "i dunno!", no "bodytype c"
Nintendo straight up used proper gender terminology what the fuck
no "other", no quirky "i dunno!", no "bodytype c"
Nintendo straight up used proper gender terminology what the fuck
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
no but for real "Nonbinary" is CRAZY for Nintendo
no "other", no quirky "i dunno!", no "bodytype c"
Nintendo straight up used proper gender terminology what the fuck
no "other", no quirky "i dunno!", no "bodytype c"
Nintendo straight up used proper gender terminology what the fuck
Ekamy's 5th anniversary stream!! Congrats Ekamy 🤩🍾
It's been 5 years since I started streaming!! Come celebrate with me on Sat Feb 21 as I play some games, cook some food, and reveal a very exciting stream-related surprise!~ I'll be streaming on Twitch and YT.
Also, hmu if anyone wants to play Mario Kart 8, Smash, Jackbox etc. onstream on Feb 21! 😊
Also, hmu if anyone wants to play Mario Kart 8, Smash, Jackbox etc. onstream on Feb 21! 😊
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Ekamy's 5th anniversary stream!! Congrats Ekamy 🤩🍾
also the next few months continue to kick my ass with new gayme releases
we've got:
Scarlet Hollow Ep 5 - Feb 13
Scott Pilgrim EX - Mar 3
Coffee Talk: Tokyo - Mar 5
Pokémon Pokopia - Mar 5
1348 Ex Voto - Mar 12
Life is Strange: Reunion - Mar 26
Tomodachi Life - Apr 16
and still MORE TBA
we've got:
Scarlet Hollow Ep 5 - Feb 13
Scott Pilgrim EX - Mar 3
Coffee Talk: Tokyo - Mar 5
Pokémon Pokopia - Mar 5
1348 Ex Voto - Mar 12
Life is Strange: Reunion - Mar 26
Tomodachi Life - Apr 16
and still MORE TBA
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
also the next few months continue to kick my ass with new gayme releases
we've got:
Scarlet Hollow Ep 5 - Feb 13
Scott Pilgrim EX - Mar 3
Coffee Talk: Tokyo - Mar 5
Pokémon Pokopia - Mar 5
1348 Ex Voto - Mar 12
Life is Strange: Reunion - Mar 26
Tomodachi Life - Apr 16
and still MORE TBA
we've got:
Scarlet Hollow Ep 5 - Feb 13
Scott Pilgrim EX - Mar 3
Coffee Talk: Tokyo - Mar 5
Pokémon Pokopia - Mar 5
1348 Ex Voto - Mar 12
Life is Strange: Reunion - Mar 26
Tomodachi Life - Apr 16
and still MORE TBA
Tomodachi Life box art (waiting on price confirmation)
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Tomodachi Life box art (waiting on price confirmation)
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will include same-sex relationships and non-binary characters, fulfilling Nintendo's previous promise to make future Tomodachi games more inclusive.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tomodac...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tomodac...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will include same-sex relationships and non-binary characters, fulfilling Nintendo’s promise | VGC
A same-sex ‘bug’ in its 3DS predecessor caused backlash when it was patched out…
www.videogameschronicle.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will include same-sex relationships and non-binary characters, fulfilling Nintendo's previous promise to make future Tomodachi games more inclusive.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tomodac...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tomodac...
I want Nonbinary Person in the next Smash Bros
HOLY SHIT NINTENDO JUST CONFIRMED GAY?!?!?!?!?
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
I want Nonbinary Person in the next Smash Bros
HOLY SHIT NINTENDO JUST CONFIRMED GAY?!?!?!?!?
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
HOLY SHIT NINTENDO JUST CONFIRMED GAY?!?!?!?!?
20 minute warning, nerds🤩
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Nintendo Direct starts in ~30 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_0kl1WiSPg
https://www.twitch.tv/nintendo
"The presentation will last roughly 20 minutes and provide more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch game"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_0kl1WiSPg
https://www.twitch.tv/nintendo
"The presentation will last roughly 20 minutes and provide more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch game"
January 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
20 minute warning, nerds🤩