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Cozy Games for the People Who Are Already Tired of This Year

Rather than being defined by genre, cozy games are identified by vibes. They’re soft in tone and connect players to…

Summer Tao

Feb 7, 2025

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How AI Erases Queer Content

“In an uncanny way that only AI can achieve, this expressed rationale mirrors a common…

Ev Nichols

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Oct 10, 2024

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Dice Sets Ranked by How Much My Girlfriend Wants To Eat Them

My girlfriend Lucy lives with the neurodivergent urge to put small, colorful things in her…

Summer Tao

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Apr 17, 2024

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Jump Into Pen-and-Paper Roleplaying With These Free and Simple Systems

Here’s a bunch of easy-to-learn roleplaying systems that are still packed with love and detail.…

Summer Tao

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Mar 26, 2024

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An Unkempt List of Great Video Games for Queer Relationships

Someone saw Stardew Valley and decided it wasn’t gay enough. That’s how we ended up…

Summer Tao

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Mar 5, 2024

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How AI Erases Queer Content

“In an uncanny way that only AI can achieve, this expressed rationale mirrors a common feeling held by cis folks when interacting with trans people: the paralyzing dread of saying…

Ev Nichols —

Oct 10, 2024

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Dice Sets Ranked by How Much My Girlfriend Wants To Eat Them

My girlfriend Lucy lives with the neurodivergent urge to put small, colorful things in her mouth.

Summer Tao —

Apr 17, 2024

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Jump Into Pen-and-Paper Roleplaying With These Free and Simple Systems

Here’s a bunch of easy-to-learn roleplaying systems that are still packed with love and detail. They’re also better than cheap. They’re free.

Summer Tao —

Mar 26, 2024

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Cozy Games for the People Who Are Already Tired of This Year

Rather than being defined by genre, cozy games are identified by vibes. They’re soft in tone and connect players to themes like friendship and cooperation.

Summer Tao —

Feb 7, 2025

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How AI Erases Queer Content

“In an uncanny way that only AI can achieve, this expressed rationale mirrors a common feeling held by cis folks when interacting with trans people: the paralyzing dread of saying…

Ev Nichols —

Oct 10, 2024

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Dice Sets Ranked by How Much My Girlfriend Wants To Eat Them

My girlfriend Lucy lives with the neurodivergent urge to put small, colorful things in her mouth.

Summer Tao —

Apr 17, 2024

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Jump Into Pen-and-Paper Roleplaying With These Free and Simple Systems

Here’s a bunch of easy-to-learn roleplaying systems that are still packed with love and detail. They’re also better than cheap. They’re free.

Summer Tao —

Mar 26, 2024

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An Unkempt List of Great Video Games for Queer Relationships

Someone saw Stardew Valley and decided it wasn’t gay enough. That’s how we ended up with Fae Farm.

Summer Tao —

Mar 5, 2024

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Palworld Could Be Your Relationship’s New Favorite Game

I tried Palworld because my bestie told me to.

Summer Tao —

Jan 31, 2024

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9 of the Best Queer Video Games of 2023

Adventure games, farming sims, and even a musical! Check out this list of some of the best — and queerest — games of 2023.

Valerie Anne —

Dec 19, 2023

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A feminine elf-like creature holds a staff in one hand and lefts their other arm up.

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Queer Dungeons & Transgender Dragons: Exploring Gender Through Imagined Worlds

In D&D, your character’s gender is entirely yours to invent. When you’re already embodying the experience of a half-elf or a cat person, playing a person of another gender isn’t…

Rowan Zeoli —

Dec 11, 2023

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Cozy Games for the People Who Are Already Tired of This Year

Rather than being defined by genre, cozy games are identified by vibes. They're soft in tone and connect players to themes like friendship and cooperation.

Summer Tao

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How AI Erases Queer Content

“In an uncanny way that only AI can achieve, this expressed rationale mirrors a common feeling held by cis folks when interacting with trans people: the paralyzing dread of saying…

Ev Nichols —

Oct 10, 2024

#affiliatemarketing

Dice Sets Ranked by How Much My Girlfriend Wants To Eat Them

My girlfriend Lucy lives with the neurodivergent urge to put small, colorful things in her mouth.

Summer Tao —

Apr 17, 2024

Jump Into Pen-and-Paper Roleplaying With These Free and Simple Systems

Here’s a bunch of easy-to-learn roleplaying systems that are still packed with love and detail. They’re also better than cheap. They’re free.

Summer Tao —

Mar 26, 2024

video games

An Unkempt List of Great Video Games for Queer Relationships

Someone saw Stardew Valley and decided it wasn’t gay enough. That’s how we ended up with Fae Farm.

Summer Tao —

Mar 5, 2024

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