(Hey gang, Chase here. My audio produced this very strange, high pitched whine throughout. I've done my best to either cut or minimize it, but this could still be an unpleasant listen for some folks. My apologies -- will have this sorted by the next episode.)
Two members of the newly founded Rogue.site, Ryan Gilliam and Cass Marshall, join Chase and Rowan to talk about their worker-owned video game website. More than simply "Rascal but for video games", Rogue is a continuation of human-centric writing from some of the best voices lost in Polygon's layoffs earlier this year. Afterwards, they discuss Rowan's changing place within Rascal's team. She's stepping away for several well considered reasons, but that doesn't mean she's out of the crew -- only the spotlight, for now. The site has a news writer, now: the excellent Khee Hoon Chan. Also, upcoming changes to subscription offerings, possible price increases in 2026, and a bunch of other important housekeeping.
Oh, and we do eventually talk about games. Promise!
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https://bsky.app/profile/roguesite.bsky.social
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Games we discuss:
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Cosmere RPG
Rise, Wizards (currently playtesting)
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Hosted by Chase Taylor- Carter (@chasecarter.bsky.social).
Featuring Rowan Zeoli (@rowanzeoli.bsky.social).
Guests include Ryan Gilliam (@rygilliam.bsky.social) and Cass Marshall (@cassmarshall.bsky.social).
Theme song by People Need Goals.
Cover art logo by Johan Nohr (@johannohr.bsky.social).