How to (Almost) Make Espresso With an AeroPress
While making real espresso requires specialized equipment, you can get remarkably close using an AeroPress and a Prismo attachment.
Continue ReadingWhile making real espresso requires specialized equipment, you can get remarkably close using an AeroPress and a Prismo attachment.
Continue ReadingHugo and Nebula Award-winning author Seanan McGuire discusses the role fandom and fanfiction has had on her career and why fanfiction is considered taboo among many authors.
Continue ReadingHill discusses his newest graphic novel, Odessa, as well as diversity, and comics as a storytelling medium.
Continue ReadingLunaris’ visual novel offers a compelling story, solid art, and some of the most inclusive romance options I’ve ever seen in a game.
Continue ReadingBricks Cascade, Portland’s LEGO convention, is happening this weekend! Here are a few of our favorites from the show.
Continue ReadingPlatinum’s upgraded version of their excellent Preppy works well, and is a solid, inexpensive fountain pen.
Continue ReadingAuthor and diversity consultant Quinn Titus discusses the process of diversity consulting and their work for the popular game ‘Monster Prom.’
Continue ReadingFor some people, TWSBI’s GO is an economical, feature-filled pen that writes beautifully. Unfortunately, I’m not one of those people.
Continue ReadingPublic wifi isn’t as unsafe as you might think. Here we discuss how the internet works, where you’re safe, and where you’re not.
Continue ReadingSacramento’s Anime/Pop-Culture Convention occupies the CalExpo fair grounds this weekend while its home convention center is rebuilt.
Continue ReadingThe holiday-themed continuation for ‘Newfound Courage’ reminds us that good stories don’t have to be long.
Continue ReadingThe new season is solid, and has some incredible moments, but it’s clear the staff weren’t sure if this would be their last season.
Continue ReadingThere’s an excellent season here – but you need to sit through six episodes of plodding setup for it to start.
Continue ReadingIn our chat with Creative Director Greg Kasavin, we discuss Supergiant’s recent game, Hades, and how early feedback impacts game development.
Continue ReadingWe chatted with Greg Kasavin, Creative Director at Supergiant, on how the company designed its own language for the fictional world of ‘Pyre.’
Continue ReadingLionForge/Oni Press has given us copies of their latest books, Bezkamp, and Unplugged and Unpopular to give away!
Continue Reading‘Bezkamp’ is a new sci-fi graphic novel with amazing artwork and a solid story, but it is hampered by accent-laden dialogue.
Continue ReadingBloom offers a solid, inclusive romance about boys, baking, and a band, but one that also could have been improved with a few more pages.
Continue ReadingWith a beautiful story, excellent music, and solid art, ‘Newfound Courage’ is a game I can wholeheartedly recommend, especially to gay gamers.
Continue ReadingVeteran voice actor Crispin Freeman discusses his interest in mythology, and how myths have shaped stories in popular culture.
Continue ReadingAfter days of interviews, previews, and trailers, we discuss some of our favorite games from PAX West 2019.
Continue ReadingAlice Oseman, author of ‘Solitaire’, ‘Radio Silence’, and more, chatted with us about her visual novel, ‘Heartstopper’, now coming to the US.
Continue ReadingFlame Con chair Steve Gianaca discusses the convention’s history, and its mission to provide an inclusive space for queer comics fans.
Continue ReadingAn overview of FlameCon, the Queer Comic Con, taking place in New York City this weekend (and why you should go).
Continue ReadingWith beautiful art, a charming, inclusive story, and dragons, ‘The Tea Dragon Society’ is one of my new favorite comics.
Continue ReadingSnappier pacing, better writing, poignant interactions, and significant character development place this season ahead of its predecessors.
Continue ReadingIf you play board games, you’ve almost certainly heard of Fantasy Flight. At SDCC, I spoke with them about their approach to game design.
Continue ReadingCreator Trevor Pryce announced five ‘Kulipari’ projects at SDCC. I spoke with Pryce on ‘Kulipari’ and his approach to storytelling.
Continue ReadingJosh Keaton has played many characters over the years. I met with him at SDCC to discuss his role on ‘Kulipari’ and his career in acting.
Continue ReadingWhile at SDCC, I met Wizards of the Coast’s Head of Story and Entertainment to discuss Magic’s extensive lore, and their focus on inclusion.
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