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Joseph Knoop


Joseph Knoop is a gaming writer for Daily Dot, a native Chicagoan, and a slave to all things Overwatch. He co-founded the college geek culture outlet ByteBSU, then interned at Game Informer, and now writes for a bunch websites his parents have never heard of.

ASMR Bank Robbery

ASMR bank robbery is a soothingly criminal experience

Crime can in fact be titillating.

On Jul 28, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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Ving Rhames cops

Ving Rhames held at police gunpoint in own home after neighbor reported him as burglar

The 'Mission Impossible: Fallout' co-star was the victim of a mistaken 911 call this year.

On Jul 28, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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Items marked with swastikas are listed for sale on Etsy.

Are Nazis selling swastika merchandise on Etsy?

It can be shocking to see items with the symbol brazenly posted for sale. 

On Jul 26, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

IRL
No Man's Sky Next

No Man’s Sky just got a little less lonely

No Man's Sky becomes a lot prettier and a lot more friendly.

On Jul 26, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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overwatch maps

Robot temples to gorilla space stations: Every Overwatch map ranked

Ancient temples, neon lights, and more than one robot factory.

On Jul 26, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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fortnite birthday challenges

Fortnite’s birthday challenges come with sweet tooth diversions

That's 26 actual fortnights!

On Jul 25, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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thor anime opening

This ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ anime opening spoof gives the Norse god some shonen flair

Go Plus Ultra with the Norse god.

On Jul 22, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Internet Culture
johnny depp comic con

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Comic-Con panel mixes awesome trailer with awkward Johnny Depp appearance

This was ... unexpected.

On Jul 21, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Internet Culture
trump jr hot

Donald Trump Jr. posts about people calling him a ‘DILF,’ and the internet cringes

Someone's fishing for compliments.

On Jul 21, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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james gunn firing alt right

Disney appeased the alt-right by firing James Gunn—here’s why that’s a big problem

It all began in bad faith, alt-right Twitter.

On Jul 21, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

IRL
she-ra controversy 2

The new She-Ra cartoon isn’t sexy enough for some men

Male complaints spark online counter-protest.

On Jul 18, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Internet Culture
fortnite rescue

Fortnite player hilariously botches this epic rescue

No golf cart left behind.

On Jul 18, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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gaming podcasts

10 gaming podcasts every gaming nerd should know

Plug these podcasts in and get some gaming knowledge.

On Jul 17, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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uncharted fan film

Nathan Fillion stars in this shockingly good Uncharted fan film

The 'Firefly' and 'Castle' actor absolutely kills it as Nathan Drake.

On Jul 16, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

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elon musk pedo

Cave diver who located trapped soccer team may sue Elon Musk for ‘pedo’ tweet

The tech billionaire's baseless accusation has been a PR nightmare.

On Jul 16, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

Tech