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Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia

Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 10d

Retro gaming is having a resurgence and we are both thrilled!

Genre Blender - Episode 29: The Rise of Retro Gaming | Emulation, gaming handhelds, and nostalgia
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Ananta - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 Games

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 14d

The YouTube comments on the new Ananta game trailer do not disappoint. e.g.

“Which genre is this game?”
“Yes”

and

“Ah yes, Grand Zenless Spider IV - Sleeping Row”

Tell you what, though… I kinda think the game looks absolutely amazing. - R

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Genre Blender - Episode 28: Cozy Gaming with Tiny Bookshop | Clicker, passive, and idle games

Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 22d

It’s time to get cozy with this weeks episode of Genre Blender as Rian and Kris chat about Tiny Bookshop!

This gem of an indie title offers players the chance to give up the hustle and bustle of everyday life to open a book shop in a quaint seaside town.

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Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · 23d

Some pesky technical difficulties appeared meaning this weeks episode is a tad late! Apologies folks, but we will be back soon, chatting about the phenomenon that is The Tiny Bookshop!

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Sep 1

The Picture of Dorian Gray is jam packed full of heavy and reflective themes about how we as people view art, human nature, decadence, youth and so much more.

Genre Blender - Episode 27: Art and Morality in The Picture of Dorian Gray | Book discussion
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Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday!

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Aug 18

🎂HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!🎂

This week over on #genreblender we celebrate the shows first birthday!

Our small following is passionate about storytelling and we have an absolute blast sharing that passion with you!

Genre Blender - Episode 26: It’s Our First Birthday!
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Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Aug 4

K Pop Demon Hunters is taking the world by storm right now and we have been swept up in the winds with everyone else!

Offering something for everyone this movie is a glorious mix of stunning animation, layered storytelling and catchy tunes.

This episode was Golden 😉

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Jul 21

If watching a couple of nerdy friends freak out over the middle of the year, I have just the thing for you!

Tangents galore in this one folks!

Genre Blender - Episode 24: Mid-Year Freak Out Tag | Books and games for our mid-year review
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Genre Blender - Episode 23: The Slow Death of Physical Media (with special guest Michael)

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Jul 7

What a discussion!

This week #genreblender was joined by Michael to talk about the slow decline of physical media.

I think we could have talked for hours!

What are your thoughts on physical/digital media?

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Genre Blender - Episode 21: Memorable Queer Characters in TV Shows | Celebrating Pride Month!

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Jul 2

Definitely more rainbows than ours! 🌈

Oh cool, you listened to Woodworking. Did it work well on audio?

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Jun 23

Another pride related episode is now live from the Genre Blender crew!

Rian and Kris return to memorable queer characters and attempt to tackle those they have found in books and games!

Who has been your most memorable LGBTQIA+ character in media?

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Jun 9

Happy #pridemonth friends!

This episode we celebrate memorable LGBTQIA+ characters and go into depth as to why they have stuck in our minds!

Rian and Kris had a lot to say in this one!

Tune in for some raw emotions, a couple of laughs and of course, a tangent or two!

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Genre Blender - Episode 20: Arthouse and Auteur Cinema | We share some of our favourite films!

Genre Blender @genreblender.net · May 26

We’ve had so much fun watching and talking about films lately that we just had to come back for seconds! This time it’s all about arthouse and auteur films. A bit of a longer episode this fortnight, so get comfy and geek out with us as we share some of our favs.
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Genre Blender - Episode 19: Let’s Talk Movies (with special guest Jack!)

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · May 12

Special guest and resident movie expert, Jack, joins Rian on the podcast this week to talk about… you guessed it. Movies!

Grab some popcorn, get cosy, and join us for this heartfelt (and, for Rian, very educational) chat.

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Genre Blender - Episode 18: Stories for Escapism | What we read, watch & play for our mental health

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Apr 28

This week on #genreblenderpodcast Rian and Kris explore stories for escapism!

What stories do you lean into when you need to escape?

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Genre Blender - Episode 17: Keep it Cozy | Do we like cozy games, books, TV shows and movies?

Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Apr 14

Genre Blender is back!

This episode we chat about keeping it cozy and what cozy media means to us!

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Genre Blender - Episode 16: The Anti-TBR/TBP Tag | Books and games we won't read or play

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Mar 3

This week on Genre Blender, Rian and Kris talk about those book and games they just won’t pick up.

Feelings were hurt, however the friendship remains intact 😅

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Feb 24

Genre Blender is giving away a copy of Shayla Morgansen’s Mythos Unbound!

To enter, head on over to our YT channel, hit that subscribe button and let us know what your favourite fandom is!

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Feb 20

Genre Blender is now reading Butter by Asako Yuzuki!

Based on the true story of The Konkatsu Killer this is shaping up to be an indulgent read 🧈

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Feb 17

Kris is joined by author Shayla Morgansen to explore the world of fanfiction! Kris and Shayla discuss their introductions to fanfiction, and the relationship between fanfiction, fandoms, and publishing. Stay tuned for the giveaway!

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Feb 10

Hi Jeff! Well alright then, maybe a re-read is on the cards… after a chance to mull it over for a while first. 😆 Appreciate your work and your input. 🙏🏼

Absolution & Area X/Southern Reach discussion — Books & Bevvies | Warning: SPOILERS and profanity

Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Feb 10

Books & Bevvies bonus episode is now up on YouTube. It’s the one where we swear a lot and every sentence is a spoiler for Absolution by @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social.

Not sure we actually get anywhere with the discussion, but… I dunno, judge for yourself? 😅 #booksky #booktube

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Genre Blender - Episode 14: Personal Canon Tag | BOOKS, GAMES, TV & MOVIES that made us who we are!

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Feb 6

It was a fun one! Thanks for starting it (and for the unexpected trip down the rabbit hole of early memories… and many tangents) 🤣

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Genre Blender @genreblender.net · Feb 3

In this week's episode, Kris and Rian take you on a trip down memory lane to explore the books, TV shows, movies, and games that shaped them into the people they are today.

Thanks to @maedbetweenpages.bsky.social for the original tag! #booksky #podcast

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