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Beth Elderkin


Beth Elderkin is a geek culture reporter and the former co-host/producer of Channel Awesome’s ‘Shark Jumping.’In July 2016, Elderkin joined Gizmodo Media Group as a weekend editor and staff writer for io9.

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Pokémon Go-related robberies leads to arrest of four suspects

Pretty sure this isn't what they meant by 'gotta catch 'em all.'

On Jul 10, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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What genius thought Independence Day My Street should include Ground Zero?

This probably should have been rethought.

On Jun 23, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Critics hated ‘Warcraft,’ but it’s more popular than ‘Star Wars’ in China

China’s record box office is making Hollywood change its game, but it comes at a price.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Geeks of Color co-founder under fire for reported plagiarism, harassment

This tale has plenty of twists and turns.

On Jun 9, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Can ‘Game of Thrones’ just kill Ramsay Bolton already?

Dear Ramsay Bolton, you must die.

On May 16, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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‘Captain America: Civil War’ finally gives us a superhero film that cares about its victims

With great power comes great responsibility.

On May 9, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

Jon Snow, White Walker

Here’s why Jon Snow will be a White Walker

No one is safe.

On Apr 22, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Disney Channel to stream massive movie marathon leading up to 100th original title

Zoom zoom zoom.

On Apr 20, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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‘Batman v Superman’ got much funnier with this YouTuber’s hilarious rewrite

#ZodsSnappedNeck has (almost) everyone giggling.

On Apr 18, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Controversial bully shaming database loses Kickstarter but will launch anyway

Prominent anti-abuse activists have raised questions about the site's goals and methods.

On Apr 15, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Rust is evolving the video gaming character

It's a really smart move.

On Apr 15, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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How a controversial tech speaker rattled the social justice community

Harassers create online blacklist from LambdaConf speaker petition.

On Apr 13, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Indiegogo reportedly sends mass email in error

Oops.

On Apr 4, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Is Gamergate too powerful?

Every time a company allows online harassment to influence their actions, it adds fuel to the fire.

On Apr 1, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Who is really responsible for online harassment in Gamergate?

This isn’t just us vs. them anymore.

On Mar 16, 2016 by Beth Elderkin