Homepage article image

This interactive map tracks New York City’s rat population, block by block

You're not the only one the government is watching.

On Jan 23, 2014 by Miles Klee

Homepage article image

Explore the Internet’s long love affair with cake

From 'Portal' to cakebarring, the Internet has a long history with this confectionary creation.

On Nov 26, 2013 by Mike Fenn

Homepage article image

When Geeks Wed: 9 fandom-inspired weddings you have to see to believe

From Batman and Portal to Star Trek and Gundam, these brides and grooms share their love for geekery—and each other.

On Sep 10, 2013 by Mike Fenn

Homepage article image

A guide to Portal to Hell, the craziest meta-meme on the Internet

It's a perfect ouroboros of memes, fandom, and the GIF culture that keeps on giving.

On Apr 5, 2013 by Aja Romano

Homepage article image

Your favorite video game as a Little Golden Book

They're not full books, but Joey Spiotto thinks these will stand the test of time.

On Apr 3, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

Homepage article image

Having conquered space, NASA turned to Twitter and Facebook

One woman's role in NASA's Web domination.

On Mar 8, 2013 by Kris Holt

Homepage article image

One man’s plan to bring a $25 million “Portal” show to Vegas

A big-budget Las Vegas stage show based on one of the biggest video game franchises of all time? The Internet could make it happen.

On Dec 27, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

Homepage article image

How a Canvas artist brings the past—and video games—to life

Meet Maggie Ramey—a WWII airplane restoration company employee by day and a Canvas power user by night. 

On Jul 20, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Homepage article image

Two for DragonCon?

Me and my shadow? Portal fan goes double to DragonCon.

On Aug 15, 2011 by Fernando Alfonso III

Homepage article image

Hidden treasure for the stylish video gamer

Get your video-game gear on Etsy—at least it's handmade.

On Jun 21, 2011 by [email protected]