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GYGO: Twitch Is Taking Us One Step Closer to that Cyberpunk Future
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Dice Sets That Look Tasty Enough to Eat (But That Would Be a Grave Mistake)
Elvie Mae Parian rounds up the most scrumptious-looking dice sets she can find, including some with real food (but you still shouldn’t eat them.)

Review: Addo’s “Oregon Trail”-Themed Dinner is a Bizarre Highlight in a Bleak Year
A pandemic may have gravely changed Melissa Brinks’ “Oregon Trail”-themed dinner at addo, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t make a good memory.
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The Katamari is Full of Nightmares, Actually
Madison Butler shares the horrifying truth at the center of Katamari Damacy: we are all the Prince, and we are all the katamari shot into the void of space.

Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Animal Crossing’s Fantasy Capitalism Fails to Imagine a Better World
Animal Crossing’s engagement with capitalism isn’t a symbol of moral bankruptcy—it’s a reminder that culture shapes imagination unless we choose to defy it.

February Roundtable: Representations of Culture in Games
In this month’s roundtable, the Sidequest crew discuss culture in games, including how games can aim for representation that is more than just visible.
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Get In the Robot!: An Interview With Lancer’s Massif Press
Elvie Mae Parian sits down with the creators of Lancer and talks creative philosophy, their surprisingly non-cyberpunk influences, and game’s futre.

Socialism Isn’t a Dirty Word: An Interview with The Glory Society
Emily Durham interviews The Glory Society, a brand new worker cooperative video game studio, about socialism and its place in the video games industry.

Thirsty for D&D Podcasts
Tabletop fans Alenka Figa and Kate Lyons interview one another about their favorite D&D podcasts and what makes them so friendly to queer folks.
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GYGO: Journalism Crunch is Also a Games Problem
In this week’s gaming news: Cyberpunk 2077 delays hurt journalists, too; Nintendo opts everyone into to Google Analytics; and more.

GYGO: It’s Officially Awards Season, and It’s Going About How You’d Expect
In this week’s gaming news: it’s awards season, Square Enix has a permanent work from home policy, and a magician gives Pokemon his blessing.

GYGO: Playing Games Is Good For You But Games Companies Are Not
In this week’s gaming news: a study shows playing video games is good for your wellbeing, while games companies continue to be toxic.
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GYGO: Twitch Is Taking Us One Step Closer to that Cyberpunk Future
In this week’s gaming news: Cyberpunk steals the show by being naked on Twitch, paying its developers, and performing poorly on consoles.

Dice Sets That Look Tasty Enough to Eat (But That Would Be a Grave Mistake)
Elvie Mae Parian rounds up the most scrumptious-looking dice sets she can find, including some with real food (but you still shouldn’t eat them.)

Review: Addo’s “Oregon Trail”-Themed Dinner is a Bizarre Highlight in a Bleak Year
A pandemic may have gravely changed Melissa Brinks’ “Oregon Trail”-themed dinner at addo, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t make a good memory.
OPINION

The Katamari is Full of Nightmares, Actually
Madison Butler shares the horrifying truth at the center of Katamari Damacy: we are all the Prince, and we are all the katamari shot into the void of space.

Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Animal Crossing’s Fantasy Capitalism Fails to Imagine a Better World
Animal Crossing’s engagement with capitalism isn’t a symbol of moral bankruptcy—it’s a reminder that culture shapes imagination unless we choose to defy it.

February Roundtable: Representations of Culture in Games
In this month’s roundtable, the Sidequest crew discuss culture in games, including how games can aim for representation that is more than just visible.
INTERVIEWS

Get In the Robot!: An Interview With Lancer’s Massif Press
Elvie Mae Parian sits down with the creators of Lancer and talks creative philosophy, their surprisingly non-cyberpunk influences, and game’s futre.

Socialism Isn’t a Dirty Word: An Interview with The Glory Society
Emily Durham interviews The Glory Society, a brand new worker cooperative video game studio, about socialism and its place in the video games industry.

Thirsty for D&D Podcasts
Tabletop fans Alenka Figa and Kate Lyons interview one another about their favorite D&D podcasts and what makes them so friendly to queer folks.
NEWS

GYGO: Journalism Crunch is Also a Games Problem
In this week’s gaming news: Cyberpunk 2077 delays hurt journalists, too; Nintendo opts everyone into to Google Analytics; and more.

GYGO: It’s Officially Awards Season, and It’s Going About How You’d Expect
In this week’s gaming news: it’s awards season, Square Enix has a permanent work from home policy, and a magician gives Pokemon his blessing.

GYGO: Playing Games Is Good For You But Games Companies Are Not
In this week’s gaming news: a study shows playing video games is good for your wellbeing, while games companies continue to be toxic.
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