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Women and Queerness in Horror: Instinct

Warning: This article contains images of blood and spoilers for Instinct. In a slight move away from our norm for this series, I’d like to bring you all with me into the weird and wonderful world of queer horror short films. We’re…

Are the Tony Hawk Remasters Testing the Waters?

We’re just a few days away from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 remasters. Given the excitement around these games, it’s crucial that these are received well. After the mess that was THPS 5 and its lackluster release before Activision lost the…

Borderlands 3, (Almost) One Year Later

Right now, I’m fondly recalling the massive amounts of hype for Borderlands 3 in 2019. With the previous mainline game having been released seven years prior, its return was desired by tons of gamers after exhausting the massive replayability of Borderlands 2.…

Women and Queerness in Horror: Heavenly Creatures

Warning: This article contains discussion of mental illness, mentions of rape and murder, mentions of suicide, and spoilers for Heavenly Creatures. This week brings me back to 1994, and the heady blur of thriller, horror, and true crime that is Peter Jackson…

Five Things We Want from a Super Nintendo Switch

The new Nintendo Switch model leaks are everywhere. Sometime in 2021, we’re likely going to see a newer version of Nintendo’s popular home/handheld hybrid console. That’s good news for people wanting some major upgrades to the current console. A lot of people…

Accessibility In Games Is Still A Work In Progress

Whilst more and more groundbreaking accessibility options have been creeping into games over the years – The Last Of Us Part II has particularly put the work into making itself accessible – it continues to be a matter that needs attention. I…

Women and Queerness in Horror: Lyle

Warning: This article contains mentions of child death, pregnancy, childbirth, psychological manipulation, drowning, and spoilers for Lyle. Heading into this week with the third of my three “queer mama drama” horror pieces, if you will, brings us Stewart Thorndike’s Lyle. This particular…

Four Months To Christmas, No Console Prices

I’m a huge Christmas freak, so I might be the only one celebrating today. It’s four months to Christmas! We’re nearing closer to the Ber Months: September, October, November, and December. For me, this time of year is a great opportunity to…

Is the Toy to Life Fad Over?

The toy to life craze swept through gaming in the mid-2010s. When the amiibo figures launched alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, I remember finding a figure for the Wii Fitness Trainer and literally buying it without hesitation. Why? Everyone was collecting…

It’s Time to Forget Baseball’s Unwritten Rules

Every major sport is infamous for something. Soccer (or futbol) is known for its players dramatically diving. Hockey is known for its rambunctious fights and physicality. American Football has its fair share of grit. “America’s Pastime” is associated with baseball, a sport…