ignaciomartinez

Ignacio Martinez


Ignacio Martinez is a reporter specializing in online gaming and political communities. His work has previously appeared in the Texas Observer and on the airwaves at KVRX 91.7 FM. He is based in Austin, Texas, and you can follow him on Twitter at @NacioMartinez.

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Rosario Dawson voted for Bernie—despite boyfriend Cory Booker’s Biden endorsement

Awkward.

On Mar 10, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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This TikTok account most likely belongs to indie filmmaker Harmony Korine

One TikTok shows Korine hitting the 'whoa.'

On Mar 9, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Viral TikTok of Bernie Sanders catching water bottle is actually a ‘Dragon Ball Super’ reference

Some used the TikTok to express awe at Bernie Sanders' reflexes.

On Mar 8, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

Internet Culture
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Troll who brought swastika flag to Bernie rally is a Nazi YouTuber

Robert Sterkeson's hate-filled account remains live.

On Mar 6, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

Tech
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Country-rap breakout ballad ‘Rascal’ is ‘Old Town Road’s logical evolution

'To me, it's the most exciting thing I've heard in music in a long time.'

On Mar 2, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum comes out of online isolation to endorse Bernie Sanders

'bernie is punk,' reads the subject line.

On Mar 2, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Chapo Trap House among leftist channels banned on Twitch for streaming Democratic debate

A mysterious organization hit the channels with copyright strikes.

On Feb 26, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Etika mural added as official PokéStop in Pokémon Go

The mural is located in Etika's home borough of Brooklyn, New York.

On Feb 25, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Exposé about Bernie staffer’s Twitter leads to his firing—and an online class war

A reporter's scoop gets pushed back in his face when it's discovered he has a trust fund apartment.

On Feb 25, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

Tech
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Playable version of Blizzard’s ‘StarCraft: Ghost’ leaks online nearly 15 years after cancelation

The game was originally announced in 2002.

On Feb 17, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

Internet Culture
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Why did the Israeli military tweet this thirst trap?

The IDF has previously been criticized for its odd social media presence.

On Feb 17, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

Tech
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‘My Hero Academia’ accused of celebrating fascism

Its characters share birthdays with fascist figures.

On Feb 11, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Trump tweets ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ clip. But did he miss the joke?

Larry David isn't exactly a fan.

On Feb 11, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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‘The Wonderful 101: Remastered’ Kickstarter campaign annihilates crowdfunding goal

The video game reached its goal thirty times over in just one week.

On Feb 10, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Marianne Williamson wants to personally call a former fan who now supports Buttigieg

'If you have that person’s phone number I will call them myself.'

On Feb 10, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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