Summary:
Hi, my name is Denis. I originally started this blog over at Blogger in July 2008. I tend to write a lot about videogames, and have made various rounds of the web. Was formerly a staff writer for both GayGamer and The Border House. This blog serves to explicate my thoughts on any number of issues, not solely focused on videogames anymore (though they still make up the majority).Search:
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Category Archives: Inclusiveness
HRC’s Branding Attempts
Right after the recession hit the media in a big way, the company for whom I was working shrunk the design department with which I was working. Taking the opportunity to pursue something about which I was passionate, I decided … Continue reading
Five Out of Ten
I don’t know how to pitch. While I have pitched articles in the past, successfully and not, I have found that what usually ends up being sent out reads more like a personal note, introducing myself, and talking about something … Continue reading
Posted in Criticism, Inclusiveness, LGBT, personal
Tagged Five Out of Ten Magazine, Guild Wars 2, pitching, Pokémon, The Sims, World of Warcraft, XCOM
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Let’s Discuss: Apologies
Oh no! Suddenly your social media feeds and inbox are full of irate people peppering you with accusations of being insensitive, a bigot, all because you used a sexist/racist/homophobic/transphobic/etc. word, image, or phrase. What do you do?! Fret not, I … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Inclusiveness, Politics
Tagged apologies, community management, social media
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’90s Politics Are Dead, Long Live ’90s Politics!
Opinion: the term political correctness can go away now, please. The title of this IGN article is “Opinion: The Problem with Political Correctness in Video Games.” Mattie Brice has already critiqued it heavily (from erroneous ‘free speech’ issues to the issues … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Inclusiveness
Tagged community, marketing and games, Politics and games
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Vorpal Bunny Ranch 