Comixology announced the second wave of publishers participating in their DRM-free library. The DRM-free backup feature was announced earlier this year during the Comixology panel at San Diego Comic Con, with a first round of publishers Image Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Zenescope Entertainment, MonkeyBrain Comics, Thrillbent, and Top Shelf Productions. Comixology also gave the option to…
Get Your Game On Wednesday
With #GamerGate filling up the news feeds, it’s time to take a step back and see what else you missed this past week in games.
Kickstarter of the Week: Samurai Bike Messenger
When walking and cycling are banned in New York City, it’s up to a young female bike messenger and her team to save the city in this colorful project from Kathleen Hiraga.
Confronting “Menstrual Taboo” Through Gaming
In a twist on a medium that accepts high degrees of violence, two high school girls created a video game to confront the “menstrual taboo” surrounding women’s special time of the month.
Get Your Game On Wednesday
Queen of Code, Creative England, and Crowdfunder The three have joined forces to find and fund England’s top female game developers and freelancers via an innovative crowdfunding campaign where successful campaigns may receive additional funds. Destiny has been released One of the most anticipated games of 2014, the beautifully rendered game may give those who don’t…
Queer Comics Panel At BCC
Whether you’re representing women or LGBTQ or any other minority in comics, there’s a lot of similarity in the issues. The Queer Comics panel at Boston Comic Con covered lots of ground including the progress being made in the mainstream, writing characters you don’t know, and encouraging more characters.
Kickstarter of (Last) Week: Nailed It!
Some weeks, you need a Kickstarter pick that’s playful and fun. Behold, a way to show your fandom pride via your nails.
Get Your Game On Wednesday
Make your own disease with Bio Inc. for Android Creepy but fascinating, this newly released game is a biomedical strategy simulator allowing the user to develop the most lethal illness possible. PAX Prime in three minutes If you couldn’t make it to this year’s PAX Prime, check out the three minute hyperlapse over at PC Gamer….
Kickstarter of (last) Week: Girls on Games
Women professionals in the tabletop game industry have come a long way in the last 10 years, but there’s still work to be done. A new book of essays wants to shed some light on the opportunities, struggles and tips in the Kickstarter of the Week.
Get Your Game On Wednesday
A “video-less” game for the blind Blind Legend follows the story of a knight who has lost his eyesight and journeys through a forest. He navigates using sounds and the voice of his daughter. Stars Wars: Commander free play for iOS Released last Thursday for iOS only, the game allows users to play for either…
The Women as Background Decoration
There’s a female trope in video games that uses sexualized female bodies to set the stage as gritty or edgy. The new video, The Women as Background Decoration Part 2, delves into this trope using some of the best loved games.
Kickstarter of the Week: Beep
No one disputes that video game graphics have come a long way from the early days, but video game sound plays just as big a part in creating the overall experience for the gamer. With the rise in popularity of chip tunes and concerts like Video Games Live, it’s time to give game sound the…