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Gamergate’s Aggrieved Men Still Haunt the Internet
Ten years ago, much of the frustrations gamers were expressing came from anger over no longer being the target audience. Now those feelings are everywhere, from fandom to politics.
Ten years ago, much of the frustrations gamers were expressing came from anger over no longer being the target audience. Now those feelings are everywhere, from fandom to politics.
Thousands of People Are Playing the Mysterious Game ‘Deadlock’ Right Now
No official details exist yet for Deadlock, the rumored 6v6 team shooter from Valve. That hasn’t stopped people from playing it on Steam.
No official details exist yet for Deadlock, the rumored 6v6 team shooter from Valve. That hasn’t stopped people from playing it on Steam.
He Made a Movie About Humans Rising Up Against AI. Now He’s Doing the Real Thing
Mike Rianda’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a sci-fi comedy about a family fighting back against Silicon Valley tech. As animators gear up to battle Hollywood studios, it’s becoming a fable.
Mike Rianda’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a sci-fi comedy about a family fighting back against Silicon Valley tech. As animators gear up to battle Hollywood studios, it’s becoming a fable.
NBC Sent 27 Creators to Paris. It Only Needed Snoop and Olympic Athletes
In an attempt to lure in younger viewers, NBCUniversal sent dozens of social media influencers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But the athletes and entertainers were the ones who went viral.
In an attempt to lure in younger viewers, NBCUniversal sent dozens of social media influencers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. But the athletes and entertainers were the ones who went viral.
Gamergate’s Legacy Lives on in Attacks Against Kamala Harris
A decade after Gamergate launched a new, toxic era of online communication, the tactics developed and honed in 2014 are now in full view in attacks against the vice president.
A decade after Gamergate launched a new, toxic era of online communication, the tactics developed and honed in 2014 are now in full view in attacks against the vice president.
The Hacker Who Hunts Video Game Speedrunning Cheaters
Allan “dwangoAC” has made it his mission to expose speedrunning phonies. At the Defcon hacker conference, he’ll challenge one record that’s stood for 15 years.
Allan “dwangoAC” has made it his mission to expose speedrunning phonies. At the Defcon hacker conference, he’ll challenge one record that’s stood for 15 years.
A Russian Chess Player Allegedly Poisoned Her Opponent With Mercury
At a regional chess tournament earlier this month, one competitor was allegedly caught on film lacing her opponent’s board with liquid mercury.
At a regional chess tournament earlier this month, one competitor was allegedly caught on film lacing her opponent’s board with liquid mercury.
How to Watch Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg at the Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will see a symbolic handover from Paris to Los Angeles that also features a performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will see a symbolic handover from Paris to Los Angeles that also features a performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
‘Crush House’ Is a Game For People Who Love Drama
The “thirst person shooter” puts a dark spin on reality TV.
The “thirst person shooter” puts a dark spin on reality TV.
He Started Out as the ‘Dear Abby’ of Grindr. Now Everyone Wants His Advice
With the advice column ¡Hola Papi!, JP Brammer tackles life’s most eccentric and heart-wrenching issues—like what to do after realizing your fiance is catfishing you.
With the advice column ¡Hola Papi!, JP Brammer tackles life’s most eccentric and heart-wrenching issues—like what to do after realizing your fiance is catfishing you.