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Josh Griffiths - October 17, 2017

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The Sexism Problem Gaming Won’t Let Go
You have likely heard of the controversy involving Elias Viglione. The indie developer of Hero Siege recently went on a sexist rant on Twitter that lead to a huge backlash from the gaming community. The kerfuffle led Elias to release an apology that blamed his sexism on, among other things, being drunk and having temperament issues. […]
Where’s Gaming’s Direct Action Movement?
There’s no question that Bully Hunters was a shitshow through and through. Sold as a gang of skilled vigilantes that would enter online games and e-kill shit-talking pests, it turned out to be just as flawed in execution as it was in concept. As sad as getting back at an in-game annoyance by handing them […]
Catching Kitties, Abstract Art & Monitoring the Market: Inside Jam for Change 2018
Jam for Change was a game jam that took place during London Games Festival on Saturday 7th and Sunday the 8th of April. It was an event in support of the charity women’s aid, who provide services and give and help to women and children who are victims of violence and domestic abuse. Anyone could […]
These Horizon Zero Dawn Photographers Find the Soul in the Machines
Despite being released way back in the murky, pre-technology days of slightly over a year ago, Guerrilla‘s open-world masterpiece Horizon Zero Dawn continues to inspire a wealth of a new fan art, cosplay, and incredible photography. To celebrate Aloy’s one year anniversary, New Normative asked some of our favourite capture artists to share stories from their […]
Super Lesbian Animal RPG Is A Treasure In The Making
No, you read that right. Super Lesbian Animal RPG is an actual game in development. Now, this should be said straight away. If the title alone has triggered you with its promise of same sex relationships among anthropomorphic animals, you’re going to have a bad time. Seriously, stop reading right now and go back to […]

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The Story of the American Game Developer Charged with Spying on...