by Elvie Mae Parian | Nov 10, 2022 | News, Video Games
Major decisions been made, including the decision that has now appointed me, Elvie, to host another Get Your Game On this week! It may be a change, but games news itself never really changes its own momentum—for better and for worse—so here’s what has been going on this past week. (more…)
Elvie somehow finds bliss in purposefully complicating the art of storytelling and undertaking the painful practice of animation. If you see her on Twitter at @lvmaeparian, she is doing neither of those things. She currently helps with managing the socials to ensure that the secret recipe will never be revealed.
by Liam Conlon | Jun 3, 2019 | News, Video Games
Here at Sidequest, we want to offer folks a way to keep up with the wide world of competitive gaming, even if they don’t always have the time to watch every event. Each month, the Sidequest Slice will take you through the latest events, news, plays, and more from your favorite competitive titles. For April, we’ve got a ton of killer fighting game tournaments in the leadup to Evolution 2019, a revitalized new Stage in the Overwatch League, and some standout performances alongside company drama in League of Legends. (more…)
They were once a top JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future player in the US, but then adulthood happened. Liam now lives just outside Washington, D.C., where they spend their time writing, drawing, designing games, exploring fashion, and keeping it dialectical.
by Melissa Brinks | May 17, 2018 | Features
Splatoon is instantly recognizable for its bright colors, cheerful music, and attitude-filled mascots, the inklings. But it’s also known for something else—a community that’s unusually diverse and accepting for a competitive shooter.
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Melissa Brinks is Sidequest’s editor in chief, co-creator of the Fake Geek Girls podcast, author of The Compendium of Magical Beasts, and an aspiring beekeeper. She once won an argument on the internet, and tweets at @MelissaBrinks.
by Melissa Brinks | Jan 14, 2018 | Opinion, Video Games
If there’s anything more emblematic of the gaming industry than the Overwatch League having a woman on their logo but none in their teams, I can’t think of it.
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Melissa Brinks is Sidequest’s editor in chief, co-creator of the Fake Geek Girls podcast, author of The Compendium of Magical Beasts, and an aspiring beekeeper. She once won an argument on the internet, and tweets at @MelissaBrinks.
by Corissa Haury | Nov 30, 2017 | Essays, Opinion
The professional gaming industry is on the rise, and esports are getting bigger than ever with the introduction of new games like Overwatch in the last couple of years. It is a growing business that offers video game companies the opportunity to make more money, and engage more players. Companies like Comcast are buying up esports teams in the hope of making advertising revenue from franchise sponsors, and gaining visibility in the gaming market. Starcraft II, Counter-Strike, Street Fighter V, Halo: Reach, Overwatch, and League of Legends are all games that have professional female esports players involved in their competitions. So why does Vainglory struggle to keep up with inclusivity in their professional tournaments?
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I love to play random games on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, GameCube, iOS and PC (in that order). Favorites include Tomb Raider (newer series), Horizon Zero Dawn, Overwatch, Breath of the Wild, Assassin’s Creed, SSB Melee, SSB Brawl, Mortal Kombat, Animal Crossing, and more!
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