by Zainabb Hull | Mar 16, 2022 | News, Video Games
Content note: mentions of sexual harassment, gender discrimination and workplace misconduct.
Welcome back to Get Your Game On! My name is Zainabb and this week’s gaming news is a mixed bag. We have more allegations of trash behaviour at Sony but we also have a host of big companies halting sales or access to their products in Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine. As always, remember to take breaks from the internet if you need to, spend time (safely) with people and things that comfort you, and stay hydrated. (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 | Aug 4, 2021 | News, Tabletop Games, Video Games
Content warning: mentions of sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, and rape culture.
Hello and welcome to Get Your Game On. My name is Zainabb and I’m still waiting for gaming to stop being such a toxic, abusive hellhole. We’re continuing to follow the news around the Activision Blizzard lawsuit, and allegations of similar behaviours experienced at Ubisoft. Please note that I haven’t included any specific descriptions of those behaviours but that most of the links contain at least some specifics. Look after yourself and reach out to friends and support networks if you need to. (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 Melissa Brinks | Jan 10, 2018 | News
Welcome to another Wednesday with me, fellow game fans! Because I am woefully late, I’ve been dipping my toes into two common Game of the Year picks—Breath of the Wild and NieR: Automata. Both are giving me very different experiences, which speaks to the breadth of high-quality games released last year. The former captures the essence of exploration, as I climb mountains and solve puzzles while ignoring the story entirely, while the latter draws me along because of its focus on exploring humanity. Good, good stuff. Let’s get to the news!
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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 | Nov 15, 2017 | News
It’s Wednesday! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? We’re working through some technical errors here at Sidequest as we migrate from our old home at Women Write About Comics to our shiny new place here. While the transition has been bumpy, we’re so, so excited to bring you all the great gaming content you desire. But let’s get into the news, shall we?
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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.
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