This week we are joined by Melissa Boone and Jerome Hagen, User Researchers on Team XBox where they focus on Minecraft, online safety, and Gaming is For Everyone. This week we talk about education, access, and building inclusive spaces for gamers of all kinds. Definitely a great show to head back to school with. Apologies for the little audio glitches (they don't last long).

What We're Playing:

Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Grim Fandango
Long Story
Yoku's Island Express
Vermantide 2
Sleep Tight
Tanzia
No Man's Sky Next
Paladins

What We're Reading:

Behold the Dreamer by Imbolo Mbue
Circe by Madeline Miller
Rock Steady by Ellen Forney
Paula by Isabel Allende
The History of White People by Nell Irvin Painter
Near + Far by Cat Rambo
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Saga trade

What We're Drinking:

Strongbow cider
Iced Passion Tea Lemonade and Mango Pineapple vodka
Ginger -Lime Sparkling Water
Malbec

Links of Note:

Phil Spencer's 2018 DICE keynote "Building A Living and Learning Company Culture" (Slides) (Video)

Episode 176: Gaming is For Everyone: On Games, Access, and Inclusivity

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