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Gaming Reviews Aren’t Broken – Here’s Why

A ton of articles lately seems to want to talk about gaming reviews. So, let’s talk about them. The trickiest part of this conversation comes from many journalists working at big sites in which questions regarding authenticity are at play. Well, I’m…

The Rise and Fall of Emarosa

Warning: The following article contains mention of claims of sexual misconduct. Reader’s discretion is advised. It seems with the ongoing outing of band members in the post-hardcore scene that no band, big or small, is safe from the current exodus. Bands like…

David’s Steam Summer Sale 2020 Recommendations

My friends, I’m sure you all know just as well as I do that this year has been far from typical up to this point. Thanks to the dastardly COVID-19 pandemic and everything that has happened alongside and as a result of…

How Playing Games Benefitted My Long-Distance Relationship

Gaming can get pretty tedious when you’re stuck in the same habits, playing the same genres, etc. I decided to get out of my comfort zone and ask my girlfriend if she wanted to play some co-op games together during our regular…

Women and Queerness in Horror: Jennifer’s Body

Warning: This Article Contains Spoilers for Jennifer’s Body. Lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts, both fictional and non-fictional alike. One thread has emerged in my preferences though. I like listening to women and queer people talk. Generally, that’s a…

A History Of Trans Characters In Video Games: Part Three

This article series contains a blanket content warning for transphobia and transphobic language. Welcome back to the third and final part of A History Of Trans Characters In Video Games. Check out Part One and Part Two if you haven’t already, and…

Left 4 Dead 2, or How I Overcame My Zombie Fear

Warning: This article contains images of zombie gore. Here’s the thing: I hate zombies. You’re probably thinking, “Well, no one likes zombies.” and you’re probably right about that. However, nothing quite evokes the particular sensation of skin-crawling, throat-closing, gag-reflex disgust in me…

Indie Development: Modern Day Punk

The indie game development scene is one of madness, and is full of whatever you could want. Action platformers in 2D, 2.5D, and 3D, simple puzzle games for kids, or puzzle games for adults with naked women all over them. Anyone can…

Pride Month: LGBT People in Gaming

As a gay man, the gaming industry is a place where for a very long time, I didn’t really see anyone like me. I didn’t see developers who were in the LGBT community. I didn’t see content creators in the LGBT community…

The Pros and Cons Of the Xbox One

Everyone else will walk around this issue, I’ll confront it directly. If you demand graphical fidelity for consoles to curve its spine backwards, figure out The Master Theory of the universe, and provide you sexual favors, your expectations are misplaced. Right, now…