by Zainabb Hull | Feb 16, 2022 | News, Tabletop Games, Video Games
Content note: mentions of harassment and abuse, toxic workplace environments, queerphobia and transphobia.
Welcome back to Get Your Game On! My name is Zainabb and it’s been A Week. While I’m dealing with grief, mega-fatigue, and depression, this week’s gaming news almost feels lighthearted even though we’re still dealing with harassment and abuse in the industry, fuckin’ NFTs, and a reminder that our global queer fam continues to fight against oppression!
Please do at least one nice thing for yourself today and get some fresh air, even if it’s just by opening a window for five minutes. (more…)
Zainabb Hull is an editor at Sidequest, a freelance writer and videographer, and sort-of artist. They’re also a trans, queer, and disabled brown femme. They tweet into the void at @ZainabbHull.
by Zainabb Hull | Sep 29, 2021 | News, Tabletop Games, Video Games
Content warning: mention of harassment and discrimination.
Hello and welcome to Get Your Game On. My name is Zainabb and can we go a single week without a new episode in the Activision Blizzard saga? No. No, we can’t.
Remember to drink some water, take your meds, and have a nap if—like me—you’re completely exhausted all of the time. (more…)
Zainabb Hull is an editor at Sidequest, a freelance writer and videographer, and sort-of artist. They’re also a trans, queer, and disabled brown femme. They tweet into the void at @ZainabbHull.
by Zainabb Hull | Apr 14, 2021 | News, Tabletop Games, Video Games
Content warning: racism, including anti-Asian and anti-Muslim racism.
Hello and welcome to Get Your Game On! My name is Zainabb, and this week has shone a stark light on the ongoing issue of racism, and particularly anti-Asian racism, across gaming. Remember to take care of yourself, support Black and Asian creators, and fight against racism in all areas of your life. (more…)
Zainabb Hull is an editor at Sidequest, a freelance writer and videographer, and sort-of artist. They’re also a trans, queer, and disabled brown femme. They tweet into the void at @ZainabbHull.
by Zainabb Hull | Jan 20, 2021 | News, Video Games
Hi there and welcome to Get Your Game On! My name is Zainabb and I can’t believe we’re halfway through January already. 2021 is off to a stressful start for many of us so please take time to look after yourself, play games, drink tea, and get through one breath at a time. Here’s our gaming news for this week.
Content warning: mentions of racism, sexual abuse and harassment, and transphobia. (more…)
Zainabb Hull is an editor at Sidequest, a freelance writer and videographer, and sort-of artist. They’re also a trans, queer, and disabled brown femme. They tweet into the void at @ZainabbHull.
by Emily Durham | Feb 5, 2019 | News, Tabletop Games, Video Games
Content warning: this article includes discussions of racism, homophobia, harassment, and stalking.
Tanya DePass, a prominent streamer and Twitch Partner, has been receiving harassment from Twitch user “Mosheddy” for over a month. DePass was first targeted by the user on December 17, 2018, and subsequently banned them from her channel for racist and homophobic comments in the chat. Since then, “Mosheddy” has been evading DePass’ and her moderators’ bans across virtually all of her streams. (more…)
Emily Durham is a freelance writer by day and a Sidequest copyeditor by… also day. When they’re not editing or playing with cats, you can find them playing Celeste or Hollow Knight, sewing korok cosplays, or… playing with cats. You can find their tweets at @sedimentalvalue.
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