https://video.supernerdland.com/uploads/videos/356fd31c91.mp4 Developer Guerrilla Games have been accused by some folks of putting “feminist propaganda” in their newly released game, Horizon Zero Dawn. Do these accusations hold up once you’ve actually played the game? The Furious Mulatto explains. Disclosure: The copy […]
Early Access: Steam’s Horror Story
Like many other endeavors created to bypass the necessity of publishers to get odd or niche games made for a customer base willing to spend the money on them, Steam’s Early Access program has shown itself to be a rather […]
Scary Games Vs Horror Games
There is a genre of game that I have a certain fondness for, and given that this is the Halloween issue I bet you can guess what genre that is. Indeed, horror games hold a spot close to my heart. […]
I’m Tired of This BS: Label Your Shit
https://supernerdland.com/video/Label_yo_shit.mp4 There has been a lot said online about Vice’s recent article regarding Forza Horizons 3 and the state of Australia. But I don’t think the main issue is the fact that there is shoehorned politics in that piece. […]
Magic: The Gathering — Fostering a Healthy Discourse
Hello, Magic: The Gathering fans. As you might know, I recently co-authored a script with Jeremy from MTG Headquarters – a video which went live today — about the state of discussion and openness in Magic: The Gathering. This article will serve as a […]
I’m Tired of this BS: Response to CBC ‘Analysis’ on the Gawker Media Bankruptcy Sale
Source Links — CBC article: http://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/gawker-bankruptcy-sale-auction-who-why-what-will-happen‑1.3721151 Terrill v Gawker: www.scribd.com/doc/296075078/Terrill-v-Gawker-Complaint
Gamers With Guns
Firearms ownership is very prevalent in the USA. About 23.1 million background checks were conducted in 2015 alone — the highest ever recorded since the current system for background checks was started in 1998. Despite the globalisation of game development in the […]
I’ve Got Next: Put Your Quarter Up!
An idea I’ve seen perpetuated over and over by the media is that gaming is not diverse enough. They make false claims that gaming is a Cis Het White Male™®© dominated hobby, contrary to the ubiquity of Twitch channels and […]
Gamers and Mental Health: You Are Not Alone
On January 4th 2015, I lost my father to a long battle with cancer. The period since then has been challenging, with other family illnesses & turbulence. Along the way I’ve been diagnosed with clinical depression, something I’ve struggled with […]