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From Homestuck to Hollywood, actor Dante Basco breaks the mold

In a sprawling and candid interview, actor Dante Basco discusses everything from his new movie and Avatar to Psy and Homestuck.

On Dec 21, 2012 by Aja Romano

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The top 10 events that changed fandom in 2012

These events not only shaped the year in fandom but will continue to impact fans long after 2012.

On Dec 20, 2012 by Aja Romano

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The 5 best Homestuck songs on the Internet

The fan community around Andrew Hussie's sprawling, massively-popular webcomic, Homestuck, has produced some amazing songs (and videos to go with them). Here are the best.

On Dec 17, 2012 by Aja Romano

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The top 10 people who changed fandom in 2012

From Andrew Hussie to Amanda Palmer, these are the people who irrevocably impacted fandom  in 2012—for better and for worse.

On Dec 11, 2012 by Aja Romano

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LA Game Space is practically giving away games on Kickstarter

As part of a fundraising initiative, the nonprofit center is giving away 30 different indie video game titles in exchange for $15 pledges. 

On Dec 7, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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Hallomeme: 11 DIY costumes of the Internet famous

Need help pulling off the look of Bad Luck Brian or Overly Attached Girlfriend? The Daily Dot walks you through the basics. 

On Oct 19, 2012 by Mike Fenn

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Behind Andrew Hussie’s Homestuck Adventure Game

"Homestuck as a ‘movement’ is not under my control," creator Andrew Hussie told the Daily Dot, "and never really was."

On Sep 7, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Is Homestuck the “Ulysses” of the Internet?

PBS's Idea Channel considers the possibility that the length and complexity of the webcomic sensation Homestuck puts it on par with James Joyce's best work.

On Sep 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Homestuck Adventure Game raises $600,000 on Kickstarter in 24 hours

The next big Kickstarter project is something you've likely never heard of: a video game adaptation of the cult webcomic hit Homestuck.

On Sep 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Behind the wonderful and weird soundtrack to Homestuck

Clark Powell is one of several composers that help score Homestuck, the sprawling webcomic by Andrew Hussie. 

On Sep 3, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Inside the strange, brave new world of Homestuck

Homestuck isn't just a webcomic. It's an Inception-like multimedia experience, built by and for fans.

On Aug 2, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Memes in meatspace: Costumes inspired by the Internet

Baltimore's largest anime convention featured the best of Internet culture.

On Jul 30, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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A sincere guide to Tumblr slang

Here’s how to speak Tumblr like a BAMF. 

On Jul 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini