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Bear Bodies

By Jeremy Signor • July 10th, 2019

When representing masculine characters, videogames default to chiseled muscles. But those who fancied different body types still had something to latch onto.

altered beasts

The Homoeroticism of Contra and Altered Beast

By Jeremy Signor • June 26th, 2019

Embracing the homoerotic undertones of video games can help gaymers grapple with their own sexuality.

The Burnt Offering

Interactive Thinger

By Stu Horvath • September 8th, 2014

Stu Horvath reflects on his life of games.

The Rules of the Game

By Stu Horvath • March 1st, 2013

The best rules are the ones you can ignore.

Origins Less Taken

By Ian Gonzales • January 23rd, 2013

Ian Gonzales remembers the crossroads between being a comic book or videogame kid.

Contra is for Lovers

By Bee Tee Dee • February 14th, 2011

BeeTeeDee tells us why the Konami classic, Contra, is the most romantic videogame ever made. It’s even more romantic than Bubble Bobble!

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