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Nikita Efremov and Taron Egerton in 'Tetris'

Review: ‘Tetris’ is fun—but it reveals the weaknesses of a product movie

'It’s really a story about friendship.'

On Mar 31, 2023 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture Movies

People are spoiling ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ as a new way of protesting the game

This spoiler-filled copypasta is the latest way of striking back against J.K. Rowling.

On Feb 13, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ faces new backlash over Harry Potter’s first trans character Sirona Ryan

The character's name is under fire, prompting comparisons to tone-deaf 'Harry Potter' names like Cho Chang.

On Feb 7, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

Forspoken character in front of blurred background

The ‘Forspoken’ dialogue controversy is back with vengeance—and it’s more complicated than before

'Forspoken' is facing criticism both for 'cringey' one-liners, and for a lack of Black writers on its creative team.

On Jan 25, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

Why the clickers are the breakout stars of ‘The Last of Us’ episode 2

The HBO show's recreation of 'The Last of Us' gameplay is earning praise from fans.

On Jan 23, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘The Last of Us’ is a surefire hit, offering a sensitive yet gripping take on zombie clichés

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey bring emotional depth to this thrilling zombie apocalypse series.

On Jan 15, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Streaming

People are convinced a man was arrested for putting classified military bases in Minecraft

The allegation is entirely fabricated.

On Nov 29, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

‘Bayonetta’ voice actress calls for a boycott over ‘insulting’ $4,000 pay offer (updated)

Hellena Taylor says she wasn't offered a living wage to voice the lead role in 'Bayonetta 3.'

On Oct 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

‘God damn, at least go to a different GameStop!’: Former GameStop worker says man who stole their PlayStation display tried to sell it back to them

'There's audacity. Then there's this guy.'

On Aug 15, 2022 by Lauren Castro

IRL

image of a black cat in a deserted space in a video game

‘Stray’ is already inspiring some incredible mods

Gamers are modifying the hit PlayStation game to play as their own cat... along with some more experimental mods.

On Jul 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture

PlayStation’s Stray is engrossing cats—as well as humans

There are dozens of videos and photos of cats engaging with the game.

On Jul 20, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

video game kid character shooting zombies

Kyle Rittenhouse inspires politician who wants to repatriate immigrants to make video game about night the Midwestern teen killed 2 people

'Steam needs to remove this racist game RIGHT NOW!'

On May 9, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech

in-game screenshot of a newspaper with a photo of a goblin

Hogwarts Legacy accused of using an antisemitic trope with goblin plot

The villain reveal led to a resurgence of an old criticism.

On Mar 21, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture

The best indie games on Nintendo Switch right now

Don't miss the biggest new games to hit the indie scene.

On Mar 18, 2022 by AJ Dellinger

Dot Recs Nerds

10 of the best holiday gift ideas for gamers

Yes, even for the pros.

On Dec 14, 2021 by Beck Diaz

Dot Recs Tech