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still from Eat the Night, a queer French film

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French Thriller ‘Eat the Night’ Is Like ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ but About Video Games

The film is a dreamy yarn, a queer coming-of-age story illuminated by the soft, lulling LED of a computer screen.

Payton McCarty-Simas —

Feb 19, 2025

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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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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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a still from the game Palworld featuring a flying creature

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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

trans awareness week

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A desatured collage of six trans video game characters

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From Birdetta to Flea: 12 Trans Video Game Characters From the 80’s and 90’s

Whether we’re claiming a beloved, aspirational character or simply being mocked, the following characters are proof we’ve always been in the vast world of gaming.

Eva Reign —

Nov 20, 2023

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