Gaming is a serious business for gaming enthusiasts. As a gamer, you need to have tech that backs up your gaming skills. Over the years, advancements in gaming technology mean you need to stay on top of your game-literally. Here are some top tools that you need to acquire as a gamer. 1. Steam Steam … [Read more…]
Some folks on social media, once again, seem to have more time on their hands than seems healthy and have turned their perpetually offended eyes on the fantasy creatures known as orcs. Also, as usual, the perception seems to be that it’s generally a white, western savior type pushing the idea that they’re trying to … [Read more…]
When the popular RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance was discussed a couple years ago the topic of historical accuracy in games became pretty heated. Now with its release, and some information about Assassin’s Creed Origins historical references coming to light the topic is in our media again. How important is historical accuracy in games though? I … [Read more…]
2017 was a great year for geekdom. We saw some great movies, games, and comics this year. Awesome books and tech, and all fun things we geeks and nerds love. Amidst all the negativity, conflict, and arguments there’s been a lot of good to be had. So here’s a look 2017’s Best of Geek based … [Read more…]
You know how you get less diversity in art? Book Banning and Mob Outrage, that’s how. If you haven’t been keeping up with the news in literary circles recently you may not even know that here in the U.S. we have schools still censoring books. We also have mobs carrying digital pitchforks and demanding book … [Read more…]
Recently Wonder Woman writer Greg Rucka confirmed that Diana is indeed bisexual. Yes, I know he used the word queer to describe her but I was raised to believe that was an exceptionally rude way to describe a person. It means strange, abnormal, and I know that people are reclaiming the word but it still … [Read more…]
American Ninja Warrior is a show borrowed from Japan’s Sasuke Rising, or Ninja Warrior. It’s a competition show where athletes take on an obstacle course that requires a lot of agility, speed, strength, and will. Sasuke is about to have it’s 33rd season with only 4 finishers over the course of it’s run. The American … [Read more…]
Editor’s note: While this is an opinion piece I feel it necessary to get as much of the perspective of the people mentioned as possible. On 06/23 I reached out to Zoe Quinn, Dennis Scimeca, and Brendan Keogh via email for clarification on what has been posted. As of this writing I have not received … [Read more…]
Recently actress Rose McGowan took umbrage with the image above, decrying the depiction of violence against women used as advertising material. Never mind that that this is a pivotal dramatic scene in a fictional movie in which the woman is a hero (Mystique) who puts everything on the line to try and stop the villain … [Read more…]
Editor’s note: On the 14th the twitter account for Social Autopsy put out a challenge of sorts, they wanted a guest blog from someone in the gaming world to tell them our concerns. I immediately responded and told them I’d be happy to write up something based on my concerns and what I’m seeing in … [Read more…]