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I am Matthew Vincent. I'm the Executive Director of Boston Gamers."}, {"start": 3805.84, "end": 3808.56, "text": " Boston Gamers has now existed for nine years."}, {"start": 3808.56, "end": 3811.1600000000003, "text": " We've been operating in the greater Boston area,"}, {"start": 3811.1600000000003, "end": 3814.48, "text": " running a bunch of events to help folks"}, {"start": 3814.48, "end": 3817.6400000000003, "text": " find queer community, fight isolation in the community,"}, {"start": 3817.6400000000003, "end": 3820.2000000000003, "text": " and just offer better mental health for people"}, {"start": 3820.2000000000003, "end": 3822.1200000000003, "text": " to get out and connect with people."}, {"start": 3822.1200000000003, "end": 3824.32, "text": " We run over five events per month now,"}, {"start": 3824.32, "end": 3826.1600000000003, "text": " ranging from board game events"}, {"start": 3826.1600000000003, "end": 3828.6800000000003, "text": " to video game tournaments, drag shows."}, {"start": 3828.6800000000003, "end": 3831.96, "text": " So we're really all about sharing our passion of gaming"}, {"start": 3831.96, "end": 3834.48, "text": " through community and through community events."}, {"start": 3834.48, "end": 3840.4, "text": " And then this year, we're actually hosting our own small gaming convention called Gamerfest."}, {"start": 3840.4, "end": 3844.72, "text": " So we're so happy to be able to put something on that's going to be that special for the community."}, {"start": 3844.72, "end": 3849.52, "text": " And if you'd like to learn more about Boston Gamers, you can check us out at BostonGamers.com."}, {"start": 3849.52, "end": 3852.36, "text": " There's a Discord link there. Follow us on Instagram."}, {"start": 3852.36, "end": 3855.2, "text": " You'll see all the amazing events we're doing every single month."}, {"start": 3855.2, "end": 3860.04, "text": " And if you do want to check out Gamerfest, that's happening in September, go to Gamerfest.com."}, {"start": 3860.04, "end": 3863.36, "text": " And you can get tickets and check out all the stuff we're doing there."}, {"start": 3863.36, "end": 3865.46, "text": " goes out the showcase. We"}, {"start": 3865.5, "end": 3868.9, "text": " with magic mystery romance"}, {"start": 3868.94, "end": 3872.1, "text": " vibes. Wild society is a"}, {"start": 3872.1400000000003, "end": 3874.98, "text": " drama life sim by studio"}, {"start": 3875.0, "end": 3877.44, "text": " of the award winning wild"}, {"start": 3877.48, "end": 3880.08, "text": " as Vivian Wild, a witch s"}, {"start": 3880.1200000000003, "end": 3881.98, "text": " house hosts living in the"}, {"start": 3882.02, "end": 3884.52, "text": " Fairhaven at the turn of"}, {"start": 3884.56, "end": 3886.46, "text": " game really lets you live"}, {"start": 3886.48, "end": 3888.86, "text": " Go run a day and customi"}, {"start": 3888.88, "end": 3891.36, "text": " house hosts elegant tea p"}, {"start": 3891.36, "end": 3895.0, "text": " balls, manage guest relationships, practice witchcraft, conduct"}, {"start": 3895.0, "end": 3899.56, "text": " seances, and maybe even a little spark of romance and drama along the way."}, {"start": 3899.8, "end": 3903.2000000000003, "text": " One of the coolest things about Wild Society is how much player choice"}, {"start": 3903.2400000000002, "end": 3904.44, "text": " will shape the experience."}, {"start": 3904.56, "end": 3908.34, "text": " You decide who to invite into your home, how events unfold, which"}, {"start": 3908.34, "end": 3912.8, "text": " relationships grow stronger, and what kind of socialite Vivian ultimately becomes."}, {"start": 3913.1200000000003, "end": 3915.96, "text": " Visually, this game is absolutely stunning."}, {"start": 3916.0, "end": 3921.0, "text": " The fashion, architecture, and entire atmosphere feels inspired by classic period"}, {"start": 3921.0, "end": 3925.0, "text": " dramas, but layered with magical fantasy, queer storytelling,"}, {"start": 3925.0, "end": 3926.68, "text": " and cozy lifestyle mechanics."}, {"start": 3926.68, "end": 3928.68, "text": " You can also collect magical familiars,"}, {"start": 3928.68, "end": 3931.4, "text": " connect with spirits, explore the supernatural side"}, {"start": 3931.4, "end": 3933.88, "text": " of Fairhaven, and influence the town"}, {"start": 3933.88, "end": 3936.92, "text": " through both your social circle and your witchcraft."}, {"start": 3936.92, "end": 3939.0, "text": " Let's hear from the team behind Wilde Society."}, {"start": 3939.0, "end": 3944.6, "text": " Welcome to Wilde Society, a witchy period drama"}, {"start": 3944.6, "end": 3947.8, "text": " sim where you run your own magical boarding house."}, {"start": 3947.8, "end": 3949.96, "text": " I'm Alexandra Liu, and I'll walk you"}, {"start": 3949.96, "end": 3953.0, "text": " through one of our most exciting features, rituals."}, {"start": 3954.26, "end": 3957.28, "text": " A witch's power is only as strong as her ingredients."}, {"start": 3957.28, "end": 3958.7200000000003, "text": " You'll need to explore the island"}, {"start": 3958.7200000000003, "end": 3960.92, "text": " to find everything you need for your magic."}, {"start": 3961.92, "end": 3964.76, "text": " To create a ritual, you'll need to discover ingredients"}, {"start": 3964.76, "end": 3967.0, "text": " which possess the same magical properties"}, {"start": 3967.0, "end": 3968.8, "text": " and craft them into the right form."}, {"start": 3970.44, "end": 3973.02, "text": " When you pick up a new plant, shell, or crystal,"}, {"start": 3973.02, "end": 3974.28, "text": " check your crafting stations."}, {"start": 3974.28, "end": 3975.94, "text": " They'll show if you have any ingredients"}, {"start": 3975.94, "end": 3977.96, "text": " with undiscovered words of power."}, {"start": 3977.96, "end": 3979.16, "text": " And the first time you craft it,"}, {"start": 3979.1600000000003, "end": 3984.2000000000003, "text": " reveal what that power is. 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So if you saw something here that you"}, {"start": 4181.04, "end": 4186.32, "text": " loved today, make sure you wishlist these games, follow the developers, support queer creators,"}, {"start": 4186.32, "end": 4189.92, "text": " and keep uplifting the communities, helping make these spaces possible."}, {"start": 4189.92, "end": 4193.92, "text": " And the celebration does not stop here."}, {"start": 4193.92, "end": 4198.92, "text": " Don't forget to tune in to the Gaming Awards 2026 this Monday, June 8th at 7pm PT,"}, {"start": 4198.92, "end": 4201.92, "text": " streaming exclusively on WoW Presents Plus."}, {"start": 4201.92, "end": 4206.92, "text": " This show is hosted by voice actor Erica Ishii and RuPaul's Drag Race All-Star Dawn,"}, {"start": 4206.92, "end": 4211.92, "text": " and will celebrate the very best of queer geek culture with 60 nominees, 14 awards,"}, {"start": 4211.92, "end": 4216.92, "text": " and an incredible line of a guest, including Pheromone, Rockham Sakura, The Gamer Guys, and more."}, {"start": 4216.92, "end": 4220.72, "text": " more. Thanks again, everyone for watching. I am your co-host,"}, {"start": 4220.72, "end": 4224.12, "text": " Melody Confetti, and you can find me at Melody Confetti on all"}, {"start": 4224.12, "end": 4227.96, "text": " social platforms. Yes, and I'm your other co-host. My name is"}, {"start": 4227.96, "end": 4231.4, "text": " Jaxx, and you can find me on Twitch and Blue Sky at Hey Get"}, {"start": 4231.4, "end": 4235.32, "text": " Jaxx, or on Instagram at Get Jaxx. We'll see you next time."}, {"start": 4235.68, "end": 4238.28, "text": " Bye! Happy Pride!"}]}