There were a lot of things I did not like in 2025. Here’s ten things I did, or at least then things I haven’t written about at the Gutter yet. Gotta remember what we’re living for while we fight. Usually, I’d writes something about how these books, games, […]
In their continuing abuse–or genius use–of game creation suites, Justin and Griffin McElroy return to an old creation and bring her to life once more! “Ten years ago we left her in a watery pocket dimension. Today, The Final Pam returns to see what, if anything, can be […]
The Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo–and his pal, Karen Shute–continues to watch films at an astounding pace at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025: Good Boy; Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5; Exit 8; and, The Smashing Machine! We are officially at the halfway mark of TIFF, and boy […]
At Biff Bam Pop, the Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo starts his coverage at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival! “And we’re live! On the ground here in Toronto for the fiftieth edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), I managed to start things off strongly with FIVE […]
It’s back! The 2011 Cultural Gutter book has been reissued by Play Story Press. Read excellent essays by CG Editors Jim Munroe, James Schallenberg, Carol Borden, Chris Szego and Ian Driscoll on video games, science fiction and fantasy, comics, and romance. Plus, cool infographic illustrations by E.J. Lee. […]
At Polygon, Cass Marshall shared their hilariously excellent strategy for provoking players in the pirate game, Sea Of Thieves. “What am I supposed to do, just chase people down? Am I supposed to yell cusses in an attempt to provoke them? Should I accept that they don’t want […]
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