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D&D nukes NFT ban, ‘Kill-to-Earn’ zombie shooter, Illuvium: Zero hot take — Web3 Gamer
7.3.2023
Is play-to-earn really dead or will the dead rise again? Teen makes $1.6M playing Yuga Labs’ NFT game, and first impressions of Illuvium: Zero
Your Favorite Musician Just Went Live On Twitch
1.2.2023
Today there are famous people tweeting about Call of Duty and streaming on Twitch, something you might have at one point considered to be a more niche hobby reserved for the most hardcore gamers. But the industry is booming. HBO’s biggest TV show debut in the last ten years is about a zombie game....
Guy Gets Saved From Being Fired Over Gaming On The Job In The Best Way
26.1.2023
The union-oriented Twitter account Daily Union Elections asked the world in a recent tweet, “Union folks, what is the best grievance/[Unfair Labor Practice] that you’ve ever won?” And the world responded in kind. As a proud union girl myself, I thought a few stories stood out, but one came up above...
Your Guide To Crafting The Perfect Gaming TikTok For You Page
10.1.2023
Before I downloaded TikTok—which is currently the most downloaded app in the world—headlines tried to spook me over vile, international plots to siphon personal data. Grown ups (anyone at least six years older than me) tsk, tsked my generation’s shriveled attention spans, and offline advocates...
Black Friday Isn’t Worth It, Not If You Really Want To Play Games
23.11.2022
I remember being disturbed by the talking mannequin while watching the 2009 rom-com Confessions of a Shopaholic who convinces Isla Fisher that a $120 Henri Bendel scarf is all she needs to conquer a job interview. It was disturbing because I, aching for anything loose and glamorous in the West 34th...
Corsair Apologizes After Rep Calls YouTuber's Review Comments 'Bullsh*t'
17.10.2022
Corsair has publicly apologised after a “member of staff” was found last week to have called sections of reviews of the latest RTX 4090 graphics card—made by both Gamers Nexus and Guru3D—”total bullshit”.Read more
People Are Using Among Us Lobbies For Sex
29.9.2022
Filtering through the Northern American server of Among Us, users will stumble across a variety of oddly-titled lobbies. “HornyRPOnly,” or “SingleGirl,” even “Hrny Bakugo RP.” Inside these lobbies are a multitude of horny gamers, searching for like minded individuals to cyber with. As a 27-year-old...
Former GTA Lead's Next Open-World Game Looks Ambitious, Sounds Vague AF
23.8.2022
Leslie Benzies, a former Rockstar Games lead developer and president of GTA makers Rockstar North, appeared during today’s Gamescom Opening Night Live broadcast to reveal his studio’s next game, the ambitious yet super vague Everywhere. No, really, that’s the title, and if you’re confused on what...
Make The Pastel Gaming Room Of Your Dreams With These Tips From Kawaii Pros
25.7.2022
Crack open the door to self-described “kawaii tech creator” Celeste Fleurs’ room, and you’ll suddenly feel as if you’ve been living your life as a strawberry in some Fruity Pebbles cereal. Like countless other gamers online, Fleurs is an expert of “pastel gaming”—a term borne from Japanese kawaii...
Misery Game Elden Ring Is Actually A Rom-Com, Gamer Girl Memes Agree
3.6.2022
Being a woman who likes video games can be…limiting. But the stringency might be why seeing the tabloid-esque Elden Ring memes actor and director Emily Faris has been posting on r/GirlGamers feels so exhilarating.Read more
I Am Going To Give You All The Tips And Guides, Kotaku
26.4.2022
Oh, hello. I don’t think we’ve met. My name is Ashley, and I’m Kotaku’s newest staff writer, where I’ll be focusing on tips and guides. Didn’t you read the headline? It’s okay, I forgive you.Read more
Battlefield 2042 Pulls Russian Helicopter Skin 'In Light Of Current Events'
28.2.2022
Last week Battlefield 2042 developers DICE first offered, then pulled, a limited-release skin that featured a smiling attack helicopter for the game’s Russian faction, deciding that now was not the best time to be giving players such rewards.Read more
These So-Called ‘Casual’ Gamers Are Actually Hardcore Strategists
21.2.2022
Mobile gaming is the largest segment of gaming by revenue, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood by self-identified “gamers.” I know this first hand because for several years, I played games on my phone more frequently than I did on PC or console. I found gacha games mechanically fun,...
Pro Gamer Fired After Making Disparaging Remarks About Men's Height
17.2.2022
Professional Tekken player Tanukana has been booted from Osaka-based esports team Cyclops Athlete Gaming for remarks she made in a livestream. Read more
Behold, A Japanese Hand Massaging Device For Gamers
30.12.2021
Bauhutte, the folks behind the gaming bed and the gaming mattress, are back with another interesting product: A hand massager for gamers. Read more
Senior Couple Was Having Trouble With TLOU2. He Answered Their Craigslist Ad.
4.11.2021
You never know what kind of ad you’ll find on Craigslist. While some listings may be unorthodox, one gig post back in late September was wholesome enough to sound like a fairy tale. And this one has a happy ending. Read more
Fortnite Is Shutting Down Its Service In China
1.11.2021
The official site for Fortnite China has announced that on November 15 of this year, the game’s service will end for the country. Read more
That Dark Souls III Twitch Streamer's Bananas Single-Button Run, Explained
27.10.2021
Earlier this week, Twitch streamer Dylan “Rudeism” Beck blew our minds by beating Dark Souls III using a single-button setup to hammer out Morse code. It’s an impressive feat to be sure and one that also touches on something Rudeism is quite passionate about: accessibility in games.Read more
Uncovering The Real History Of The Women Who Pioneered Video Games
21.9.2021
It’s a fact: The women who helped shape the video game industry often go unacknowledged, hidden from history by popular narratives and male-centric scholarship. Mary Kenney, a narrative writer and game designer at Insomniac Games, aims to shed light on some of those overlooked pioneers...
Ikea's New Gaming Collection Looks Pretty Good
17.9.2021
While people have been using Ikea stuff in the gaming space forever—right now I’m sitting on an Ikea office chair and using an Ikea desk—the Swedish company has never gone to the trouble of releasing dedicated gaming furniture before. That’s about to changeRead more