GYGO Race & Racism: Ubisoft Apologises for… Something

GYGO Race & Racism: Ubisoft Apologises for… Something

Hi friends, it’s Zainabb here, once again exhausted by the state of the world. Here in the UK, the far right is back on the street doing race riots so I thought, what better time to check in on all things race and racism in the world of gaming? Be safe out there friends, keep organising locally, and if you’re white, show up for Black and brown people in your community and beyond.

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GYGO Race & Racism: Ubisoft Apologises for… Something

GYGO Race & Racism: Colonialism in Games Is Alive and Well in 2024

Hi friends, Zainabb here! I’m flaring up badly so tell me why I thought it was time for another instalment of race- and racism-related news in gaming? I’m keeping this intro short so I can finally nap and maybe play some Baldur’s Gate 3 with my dwindling spare time. Please drink some water (or similarly hydrating beverage) and take care of yourself. (more…)

July Roundtable: Games Imagining Better Futures

July Roundtable: Games Imagining Better Futures

Who doesn’t want a better world? Games have the power to let us see, build, and imagine something different than we currently inhabit; in other words, how can games imagine better futures? In this month’s roundtable, the Sidequest team asks what games are doing that, what games are failing, and the pitfalls to consider. (more…)

Rose-Colored Gaming: Nostalgia and Golden Sun

Rose-Colored Gaming: Nostalgia and Golden Sun

Welcome to Rose-Colored Gaming, a recurring series where I replay games from my childhood and discuss how feelings of nostalgia influence my current experience.

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