Culture
Translating Tumblr — Fatspo (Fat Activism)
Here we go again. Onto the next leg of our journey. Get up, dust yourself off, and join me onwards ho! Even though I’ve been somewhat dreading this part,…
Why “Gamers and Video Games Need to Grow up” Is Wrong
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of the staff and/or any contributors to this site.) Ever since its inception…
Trans Eye for the Gamer Guy: Legend of Zelda
Linke art by Kuvshinov-Ilya, genders by Tumblr This piece is dedicated to the stunning and brave Sandy Beaches. I remember how much I loved playing The Legend of Zelda when…
Translating Tumblr: The Bog of Pro-Ana
Are you ready, reader? This is one of the more disgusting dens on Tumblr. Let’s open the gates. We can still turn back now, it’s not too late…Oh god, you…
Videogames are Amazing and Fun, The Culture War is Miserable and Boring
The origins of “culture war” as it stands today are shrouded in uncertainty, with each side accusing the other of firing the first shot. It is defined as “the conflict…
The Myth of Geek Culture
(Partial editing credit goes to the wonderful @yutt on Twitter!) I don’t believe in a unified geek culture; I don’t believe there is one. Games, comic books, sci-fi, etc. are different industries…
Global Developers, Global Gamers: Progressive Racism and the American-Centric Universe
America has a problem. It does not seem to realize the rest of the world exists. Those who consider themselves enlightened, modern and progressive have developed a blind-spot to their…
Social Justice Takes To Heavy Metal
I find myself as a Libertarian, folks. That’s what I am — for the most part. What I mean by that is that I don’t like to prescribe myself to…
Social Justice sells… But Who’s Buying? Not Metalheads.
Now, I’ve seen some pretty stupid things in my lifetime. For example, a feminist band entitled Crimson Tide, who scream about the patriarchy in traditional Death Metal fashion whilst also…