Geek Culture

Flappy Bird’s legacy lives on by teaching coding for beginners

One non-profit is using the popular game to teach the basics of coding language. Just don’t get frustrated before you reach the end of the lesson.

On Feb 28, 2014 by Aja Romano

Here’s every excerpt from George R.R. Martin’s ‘The Winds of Winter’

With the new official tidbit from the next book in A Song of Ice and Fire, fans now know… about as much as they did before, really.

On Feb 28, 2014 by Aja Romano

LGBTQ-focused game con GaymerX2 back with bigger venue

“We want to show the queer and gay geeks of the world that they’re not alone.”

On Feb 27, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

Call of Duty is shutting down its Elite service this week

But don’t worry, the few of you who were actually using it won’t really lose anything valuable, except perhaps your pride.

On Feb 26, 2014 by Aja Romano

Nebula nominations forecast a change of culture in sci-fi community

Despite recent bouts over sexism in sci-fi, the 2013 Nebulas are a huge win.

On Feb 25, 2014 by Aja Romano

Comics fans’ plea: If you love ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ help Rocket Raccoon’s creator

Bill Mantlo’s comics career ended with a hit-and-run in 1992. 

On Feb 20, 2014 by Aja Romano

Would you play Flappy Bird for 20 minutes straight if it meant getting hired?

One Chinese gaming developer is including 20 minutes of playing Flappy Bird in its hiring process. Is this creativity or torture?

On Feb 17, 2014 by Aja Romano

Apparently, these guys don’t want women to write science fiction

When you’re going to rant about how sci-fi publishing is being invaded by women and minorities, make sure you’re not doing it on a public forum.

On Feb 15, 2014 by Aja Romano

Did racism in gaming culture drive Flappy Bird offline?

Flappy Bird made $50,000 a day but was written off as a freakish oddity. Was it because its developer wasn’t white?

On Feb 12, 2014 by Aja Romano

This comics artist quit going to comic shops because of sexism

Gingerhaze is tired of the geek culture gatekeepers who’ve made her IRL comic shop experience a sexist one.

On Feb 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

Fans cry sexism over Black Widow’s Photoshop makeover

“Internal organs are not an imperfection.” 

On Jan 31, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Geek dad of the year wallpapers house with mighty Marvel murals

This family home has walls covered with Wolverine.

On Nov 24, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Coming soon to a theater near you: The Bechdel Test

Forget the MPAA. This is the rating system Hollywood needs.

On Nov 6, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

The Internet gender gap is wider than you think

Worldwide, 200 million fewer women are online than men.

On Sep 25, 2013 by Tim Sampson

Is anime fandom dying? Nope, just growing up

Fans now place value on community above all else. And that’s a good thing. 

On Sep 24, 2013 by [email protected]