The 2013 ‘Gesty Awards
Gameological issues their 2013 Game of the Year Award. Unfortunately, the event is marred by accounting irregularities.
“‘Diversity Lounge? PAX has a lot of work to do”
Leigh Alexander writes about the gaming community, PAX’s proposed “Diversity Lounge” and providing safe, inclusive spaces: “But the ‘Diversity Hub and Lounge’ is vaguely insulting as a concept: What marginalized people want from games events is not necessarily to have special zones just for them, but to feel […]
“Smart Set 400”
A gallery of “Smart Set 400” playing cards with pictures of women on the back, starting with ladies from 1909.
“Judge John Hodgman: Reckless Endungeonment”
Judge John Hodgman rules in a conflict between friends and fellow Dresden Files roleplaying game afficionados. “Dan’s become bored with what he sees as ‘safe’ gameplay recently and decided to shake it up, taking more risks with his character. Ryan says this type of play doesn’t fit with […]
“Portraits of Cosplay Enthusiasts in their Homes”
“In his ongoing series of portraits titled, ‘Just the Two of Us,’ photographer Klaus Pitchler gained access to the homes of Austrian costume play (cosplay) enthusiasts where he photographed the elaborately costumed individuals against the backdrops of their everyday life.” See a gallery of his photographs here. (Thanks, […]
“Zero Charisma, The Guild and the Odd Sensation of Nerd Envy”
Peter Gutiérrez has written a fascinating and thoughtful response to the film Zero Charisma and the webseries, The Guild.
The Cultural Gutter 